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F276 KLG

1988 Land Rover Forward Control

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Forward Control75,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 KLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 65,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 65,550 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended passenger seat buckle not latching (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing locking pin missing on castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition supporting bracket rusty (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition supporting bracket rusty (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable drop arm dust cover / loose / bottom clip missing (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 61,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,370 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 57,370 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 53,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 43,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 40,126 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 25,212 miles

nearside front floor corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,159 miles

offside & nearside front tyre sidewalls have minor cuts NOT deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 3 Jun 2010 23,147 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

offside & nearside front tyre sidewalls have minor cuts NOT deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,001 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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F276 KLG is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F276 KLG, 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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F276 KLG is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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