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OAZ 1899

1969 Land Rover Forward Control

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,687 mi
Last recorded12,687 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1969 Land Rover Forward Control72,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 1899
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 12,687 miles

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

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

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

all supension bushes perished

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 12,543 miles

close to 75mm radial movement on steering wheel before road wheels turns

Fail 18 Sep 2013 12,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

close to 75mm radial movement on steering wheel before road wheels turns

Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,431 miles

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

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

all four road tyres moderatly perished

batery poor security

Fail 25 Sep 2012 12,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all four road tyres has moderate perishing

batery poor security

l/h/f wheel bearing slight movement

r/h/f wheel bearing slight movement

Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,326 miles

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

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

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,225 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 12,225 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 12,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,978 miles

slight cracking on all tyres

slight cracking on both front brake pip faruls

Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 11,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 11,533 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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OAZ 1899 is a 1969 Land Rover Forward Control in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1969 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 72,346 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 OAZ 1899, 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 57 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OAZ 1899 is a 1969 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1969.

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