MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers split
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?
Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E242 CPE is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1988 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 75,943 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 E242 CPE, 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 38 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 E242 CPE registered?
E242 CPE is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E242 CPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for E242 CPE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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