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B16 PKG

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 71,097 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 71,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,091 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 102,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 99,845 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,774 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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B16 PKG is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 B16 PKG, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B16 PKG?

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What year was B16 PKG registered?

B16 PKG is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is B16 PKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 PKG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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