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AVM 916Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVM 916Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 90,655 miles

Heavily undersealed.

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 90,278 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 90,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 85,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,204 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,474 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AVM 916Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 AVM 916Y, 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 44 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 AVM 916Y registered?

AVM 916Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is AVM 916Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVM 916Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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