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C131 ADD

1986 Land Rover Forward Control

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,472 mi
Last recorded146,472 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Forward Control145,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 ADD
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 146,472 miles

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

Chassis corroded but not excessive

N/S/F wheel spat missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tractor joint gaiter split

Fail 5 Dec 2013 146,472 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Chassis corroded but not excessive

N/S/F wheel spat missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tractor joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Nov 2012 146,306 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear trailing arm rearward bushes worn

centre seatbelt not fitted

corrosion on all coil springs

free play at steering wheel

hand brake travel near limit

no seatbelts fitted to side facing rear seats

rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 146,306 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear trailing arm rearward bushes worn

centre seatbelt not fitted

corrosion on all coil springs

free play at steering wheel

hand brake travel near limit

no seatbelts fitted to side facing rear seats

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 146,250 miles

bind on offside front brake

corrosion on both storage box bases (outer floors)

corrosion on chassis and coil springs

corrosion on front brake discs

foot brake readings low

hand brake travel near limit

play in steering box

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 145,921 miles

Centre front seat missing

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 145,843 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion

offside front wheel has slight binding

wiper blades are starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2007 145,801 miles

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 17 Oct 2006 145,318 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 145,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres perrished to limit on sidewalls

offside front wheel has slight binding

slight play in steering box

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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C131 ADD is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 145,882 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 C131 ADD, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C131 ADD is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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