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M89 NOX

1994 Land Rover Forward Control

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Forward Control49,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 NOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 200,000 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

under body covered with heavy black substance also brake pipes too front to rear

Fail 11 Feb 2020 200,000 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has a hole under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

under body covered with heavy black substance also brake pipes too front to rear

Pass 29 Jun 2018 199,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in sevral places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 199,990 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in sevral places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 197,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 197,790 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 197,790 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 187,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 187,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount [as marked] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount [as marked] (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 183,424 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 183,424 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

left and right front hubs slight oil leak

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2014 176,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 171,823 miles

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

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 171,823 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 167,888 miles

underside of vehicle at rear corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 167,888 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 164,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 159,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2010 159,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2009 153,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 153,700 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 146,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2008 146,809 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 139,886 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2006 127,018 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 127,018 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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M89 NOX is a 1994 Land Rover Forward Control in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 49,424 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 M89 NOX, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M89 NOX is a 1994 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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