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PHU 454R

1988 Land Rover Forward Control

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,837 mi
Last recorded8,837 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Forward Control75,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 454R
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 8,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 8,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 8,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 7,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 7,222 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 7,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,159 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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PHU 454R is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PHU 454R, 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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What year was PHU 454R registered?

PHU 454R is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is PHU 454R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 454R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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