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BFL 121B

1988 Land Rover Forward Control

Yellow Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,064 mi
Last recorded64,064 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Forward Control75,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 121B
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,064 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by gearbox mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front side lights come on when brake s are applied

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking

Offside Front axle swivel leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 62,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of the spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front axle swivel leaking

Offside Front axle swivel leaking

Oil leak ()

Nearside Centre of chassis corrode/ hole but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,946 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,117 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,108 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP (7.2.3)

ALL TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,852 miles

tyres perishing.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,846 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

front tyres perishing.

o/s/f brake sticking.

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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BFL 121B is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control in Yellow with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 75,943 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 BFL 121B, 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 38 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 BFL 121B registered?

BFL 121B is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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