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A515 ABL

1983 Land Rover Forward Control

Brown Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,551 mi
Last recorded17,551 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA515 ABL
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 17,551 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 17,519 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.55 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front axle to chassis both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 15,369 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 19 Jul 2021 12,303 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm above diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pas pump noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2020 234,641 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 234,635 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 232,458 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 233,239 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 223,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 213,843 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 213,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A515 ABL is a 1983 Land Rover Forward Control in Brown with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A515 ABL, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A515 ABL is a 1983 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 20 December 1983.

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