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AAB 189M

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,965 mi
Last recorded68,965 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 189M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,965 miles

Slight binding to nearside and offside front brakes

Slight leak from nearside and offside front swivel hubs

Slight leak from upper steering box

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,587 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,299 miles

Auxiliary drive belt badly worn

Front and Rear lower damper bushes wearing

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Propshaft universal joint onto transmission brake slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,290 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,322 miles

N/s wiper smearing screen

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in n/s upper steering king pin bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,701 miles

Damp around n/s rear brake back plate

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

Fail 29 May 2012 65,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Damp around n/s rear brake back plate

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

Pass 20 May 2011 65,102 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,156 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,809 miles

exhaust centre section touches n/s chassis side rail.

recommend engine tune.

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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AAB 189M is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAB 189M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 52 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAB 189M registered?

AAB 189M is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 March 1974.

Is AAB 189M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 189M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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