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B507 XWW

1985 Land Rover Forward Control

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,425 mi
Last recorded79,425 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Forward Control78,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB507 XWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,425 miles

Front body bulkhead is corroded on various locations.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 79,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Are of rear trailing arm mount on chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Front body bulkhead is corroded on various locations.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,955 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,955 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,394 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system is corroded and weak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 74,394 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust system is corroded and weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 72,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f brake drag

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,045 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,523 miles

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

chassis is very corroded

pedal box is slightly coroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 67,519 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

chassis is very corroded

pedal box is slightly coroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,016 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

OSR outer driveflange seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,151 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 59,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

stuck in 4 wheel drive

Pass 16 May 2006 58,552 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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B507 XWW is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 78,762 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 B507 XWW, 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 41 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 B507 XWW registered?

B507 XWW is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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