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Q218FLF

1988 Land Rover Forward Control

White Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,063 mi
Last recorded120,063 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Forward Control75,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ218FLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 120,063 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no centre front seat fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,063 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no centre front seat fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 114,853 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 114,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 111,687 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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Q218FLF is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control in White with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Q218FLF, 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 Q218FLF registered?

Q218FLF is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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The MOT history for Q218FLF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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