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HAB 180S

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 180S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 96,721 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 96,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,519 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout.excessive engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2006 95,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excessive oil leak on engine

vehicle showing signs of corrossion throughout

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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HAB 180S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HAB 180S, 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 48 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 HAB 180S registered?

HAB 180S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 January 1978.

Is HAB 180S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAB 180S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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