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AMB 595M

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,999 mi
Last recorded22,999 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 595M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 22,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,080 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front swivel hubs leaking oil

slight corrosion to both front floors

slight corrosion to n/s door piller

Fail 3 Jun 2013 18,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front swivel hubs leaking oil

slight corrosion to both front floors

slight corrosion to n/s door piller

Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,867 miles

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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AMB 595M is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AMB 595M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMB 595M registered?

AMB 595M is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is AMB 595M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMB 595M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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