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E141 KJB

1987 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,429 mi
Last recorded59,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Forward Control142,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 KJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,429 miles

All tyres cracked & perished

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,624 miles

Front washers would benefit adjustment

Nearside rear tyre feathered + at 3mm

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front washers would benefit adjustment

Nearside rear tyre feathered + at 3mm

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,916 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Mar 2013 55,916 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,996 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 53,519 miles

rear number plate slightly discolored

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,364 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,094 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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E141 KJB is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 142,226 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 E141 KJB, 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 39 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 E141 KJB registered?

E141 KJB is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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