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B478 NAB

1985 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,405 mi
Last recorded37,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Forward Control78,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB478 NAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 37,405 miles

Oil leak

borderline to drivers door mirror cracked but view not distorted at time of test.

front number plate illegaly spaced

on test for brakes bad vibration front axle suspect movement or wear.must be further investigated

parking brake travel very close to maximum

steering idlyer bushes close to maximum level.

wheels are just touching radius arms on full lock

Fail 19 Jan 2008 37,405 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

borderline to drivers door mirror cracked but view not distorted at time of test.

front number plate illegaly spaced

on test for brakes bad vibration front axle suspect movement or wear.must be further investigated

parking brake travel very close to maximum

steering idlyer bushes close to maximum level.

wheels are just touching radius arms on full lock

Fail 21 Jan 2007 31,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2007 31,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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B478 NAB is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel 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 B478 NAB, 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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B478 NAB is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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