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C224 OTW

1986 Land Rover Forward Control

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,937 mi
Last recorded42,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Forward Control145,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC224 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,937 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sidewall not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sidewall not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight free travel on footbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gaiters on rear anti roll bar links split

Fail 24 Mar 2010 31,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gaiters on rear anti roll bar links split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 20,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,866 miles

FRONT N/S COIL SPRING FITTED WRONG WAY UP

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP

O/S/R DOOR VERY STIFF OPERATION

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF PINION AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN DROP ARM JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TIE BAR O/S BUSH

Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,896 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C224 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control in Red with a 2,500cc 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 C224 OTW, 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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C224 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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