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TIJ 9103

1985 Land Rover Forward Control

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,102 mi
Last recorded127,102 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Forward Control78,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIJ 9103
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 127,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 128,278 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 122,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 122,804 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TIJ 9103 is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 78,762 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 TIJ 9103, 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 41 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 TIJ 9103 registered?

TIJ 9103 is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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