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C491 FWW

1986 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Forward Control145,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 FWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 100,007 miles

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

side repeaters fitted but not wired

Fail 20 Jul 2012 100,007 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 100,009 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 100,004 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 100,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floors coroded various places

front discs correded

front no plate damaged

o/s/r outrigger correded

play in n/s eront wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2005 100,009 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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C491 FWW is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C491 FWW, 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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C491 FWW is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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