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A799 KKC

1987 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,355 mi
Last recorded180,355 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Forward Control142,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA799 KKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 180,355 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 180,324 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 180,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 180,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 180,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 180,150 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking. main beam warning lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2013 180,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 177,909 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 171,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 165,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 159,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 153,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 149,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 144,143 miles

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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A799 KKC is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 142,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A799 KKC, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A799 KKC is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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