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RPL 158F

1967 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 3850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,443 mi
Last recorded50,443 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 158F
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,850cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 50,443 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. front diff output shaft, rear diff input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 37,173 miles

Both trackrod end clamps corroded and thin

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both, front and rear in chassis rail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 37,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring eye mount area, crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both trackrod end clamps corroded and thin

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both, front and rear. In chassis rail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,391 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front and rear, in chassis rail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

O/S and N/S trackrod clamps wearing thin

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 36,391 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front and rear drag link end ball joints, in chassis rail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S and N/S trackrod end clamps wearing thin

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,220 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play in chassis rail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play in chassis rail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside Steering track rod end locking clamps wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2021 36,135 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,940 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 33,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 33,115 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,115 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,115 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,115 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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RPL 158F is a 1967 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,850cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RPL 158F, 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 59 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RPL 158F is a 1967 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1967.

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