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TAP 693R

1997 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,232 mi
Last recorded67,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Forward Control65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 693R
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,232 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

welding carried out to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2014 67,232 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

welding carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,184 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,172 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

general corrosion to underside and brake pipes

offside rear brake binding badly

Pass 27 May 2009 66,616 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 66,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 65,930 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

earth strap mount behind NSF wheel corroded

extensive repairs to chassis

slight bind on all brakes

slight corrosion all brake pipes

slight play in steering damper mounting bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,911 miles

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Fail 24 Apr 2007 65,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Mar 2006 65,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Area below brakes master cylinder damp,but currently no signs of leakage. Strongly advise further inspection. †

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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TAP 693R is a 1997 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 TAP 693R, 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.

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TAP 693R is a 1997 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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