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D974 FYJ

1986 Land Rover Forward Control

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,925 mi
Last recorded108,925 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Forward Control145,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD974 FYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 108,925 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 108,905 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 104,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Nov 2007 104,881 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,390 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 101,390 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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D974 FYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control in Black with a 2,500cc petrol 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 D974 FYJ, 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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What year was D974 FYJ registered?

D974 FYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D974 FYJ safe to buy?

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