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B508 LPF

1984 Land Rover Forward Control

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,638 mi
Last recorded40,638 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Forward Control93,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 LPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 40,638 miles

general underbody rust

slight diff leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,946 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,946 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,694 miles

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,282 miles

H.C emissions close to limit

Fail 23 Jan 2012 25,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

H.C emissions close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,139 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 25,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,249 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 22,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,048 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 20,035 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,139 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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B508 LPF is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B508 LPF, 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 B508 LPF registered?

B508 LPF is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 21 December 1984.

Is B508 LPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B508 LPF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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