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A496 WMG

1984 Land Rover Forward Control

White Petrol 2449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,738 mi
Last recorded117,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Forward Control93,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA496 WMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,738 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 117,738 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,920 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,989 miles

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

both rear brake pipes & both front caliper brake pipes rusting

fuel filler kneck rubber pipe perished & cracked at bottom

n/s/f sidelight not working until tapped

radiator leaking

rear view mirror missing

slight play in balljoint on top of rear axle

Fail 16 Jul 2015 115,989 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake pipes very rusty

fuel filler kneck rubber pipe perished & cracked at bottom

n/s/f sidelight not working until tapped

radiator leaking

rear view mirror missing

slight play in balljoint on top of rear axle

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,616 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 113,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,423 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded and holed

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,863 miles

both drivers and passengers seat belt webbings slightly frayed

Fail 6 Dec 2011 112,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs worn

both wiper blades torn

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

steering box slightly damp

Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs worn

both wiper blades torn

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

steering box slightly damp

Pass 5 Jul 2011 112,105 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

both front swivel hub seals damp

both wiper blades torn

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

nearside seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

various oil leaks

Fail 1 Jul 2011 112,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

both front swivel hub seals damp

both wiper blades torn

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

nearside seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,041 miles

both offside and nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both offside and nearside seatbelts slightly frayed

both swivel hub seals leaking slightly

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front and rear suspension and braking componets corroded

slight movement in nearside wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Jul 2010 111,041 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both offside and nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both offside and nearside seatbelts slightly frayed

both swivel hub seals leaking slightly

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust centre section corroded and leaking slightly

front and rear suspension and braking componets corroded

slight movement in nearside wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Jul 2009 110,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SERVICE BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER!

Fail 23 Jun 2009 110,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SERVICE BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BO BETTER

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 110,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 110,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 110,067 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER!

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS AXLE COULD BE BETTER CLIPPED!

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 110,067 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER!

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS AXLE COULD BE BETTER CLIPPED!

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 109,778 miles

Slight play in steering box

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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A496 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control in White with a 2,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 93,311 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 Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A496 WMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A496 WMG registered?

A496 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 25 January 1984.

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