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OPW 940P

1997 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,804 mi
Last recorded8,804 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Forward Control65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 940P
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,195 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 5,724 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 2,955 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 2,951 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 3 May 2013 420 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 98,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,350 miles

heavly under sealed

Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,869 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,313 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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OPW 940P is a 1997 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 65,896 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 OPW 940P, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPW 940P?

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What year was OPW 940P registered?

OPW 940P is a 1997 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is OPW 940P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 940P shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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