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M989 AAH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

246,662 mi
Last recorded246,662 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 AAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 246,662 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 231,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 218,452 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 205,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 192,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 183,129 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 172,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 172,322 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 162,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 153,769 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 153,769 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M989 AAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M989 AAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M989 AAH registered?

M989 AAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M989 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M989 AAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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