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OUG 788

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,196 mi
Last recorded12,196 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUG 788
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 12,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 2,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f/o/s/f swivels have slight oil leak

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,247 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 7,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 4 miles

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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OUG 788 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUG 788, 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 OUG 788 registered?

OUG 788 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is OUG 788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUG 788 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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