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C195 VNP

1986 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,493 mi
Last recorded288,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Forward Control145,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC195 VNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 288,493 miles

brake pipes corrding

heavily undersealed

underbody showing age

Pass 3 Jan 2014 285,109 miles

slight brake drag o/s/r wheel

slight play in front steering knuckle

slight wheel brg noise o/s/f

Pass 11 Jan 2013 282,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 279,788 miles

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

rear exhaust mtg surport poorly made

Fail 10 Jan 2012 279,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mtg surport poorly made

Pass 12 Jan 2011 277,122 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear fog light lens cracked

offside rear indicator repaired by tape

various panels slightly damaged

various parts of the vehicle corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 7 Jan 2011 277,068 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear fog light lens cracked

offside rear indicator repaired by tape

various panels slightly damaged

various parts of the vehicle corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2010 273,549 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 273,534 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 270,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 268,178 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 263,284 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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C195 VNP is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C195 VNP, 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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C195 VNP is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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