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OVT 342P

1994 Land Rover Forward Control

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Forward Control49,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 342P
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 120,337 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 120,337 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 119,596 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 118,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 118,258 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 116,952 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm ball joint nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,321 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 116,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,765 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,765 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached split pin missing (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front swivel leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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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OVT 342P is a 1994 Land Rover Forward Control in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVT 342P, 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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What year was OVT 342P registered?

OVT 342P is a 1994 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is OVT 342P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 342P shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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