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B509 LPF

1984 Land Rover Forward Control

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,145 mi
Last recorded23,145 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Forward Control93,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB509 LPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 23,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 23,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 23,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 23,122 miles

Emissions not tested due to radiator leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,058 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 23,056 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,490 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 22,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,313 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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B509 LPF is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 93,311 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 B509 LPF, 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 42 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 B509 LPF registered?

B509 LPF is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 21 December 1984.

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