MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front body bulkhead is corroded on various locations.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipe to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis is very corroded
pedal box is slightly coroded
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?
Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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B507 XWW is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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