Land Rover 109 V8 S.w. (1982)
1982 Land Rover 109 V8 S.w.
CarHunch is tracking 107 1982 Land Rover 109 V8 S.w. vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 107 petrol-powered 1982 Land Rover 109 V8 S.W.s in this dataset failed their MOT on first attempt—a stark contrast to the 80% UK pass rate—though reassuringly, none recorded dangerous defects. With zero recorded failures and advisories per vehicle on average, the data suggests these vehicles either aren't being tested regularly, have been heavily restored before testing, or the sample reflects a survivor bias toward well-maintained examples. If you're considering one of these 42-year-old machines, treat any MOT pass as evidence of genuinely committed ownership, and budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist since the statistics here don't tell a typical story.
We have 107 1982 Land Rover 109 V8 S.w. vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1982 Land Rover 109 V8 S.w.
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 103 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (4%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
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