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AMB 90K

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,904 mi
Last recorded103,904 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 90K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 103,904 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,904 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise both sides rear chassis rail showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,703 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise nearside rear chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2018 102,151 miles

advise general oil leaks

advise general signs of corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,227 miles

front prop shaft uj joints

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 100,360 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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AMB 90K is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 AMB 90K, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMB 90K registered?

AMB 90K is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is AMB 90K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMB 90K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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