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B672 GUY

1984 Land Rover Forward Control

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,611 mi
Last recorded49,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Forward Control93,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB672 GUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 49,611 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre rear inner, outer and upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock tower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all chassis out riggers corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts/out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 46,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts/out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriger body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 45,216 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis outriger body mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to splitter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres have deep surface cracks

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

exhaust front to centre join has slight blow

Fail 17 May 2018 43,103 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to splitter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres have deep surface cracks

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

exhaust front to centre join has slight blow

Pass 31 May 2017 42,041 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear section corroded

front number plate damage

oil leaks

rear cross member corroded on offside and nearside

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 25 May 2017 42,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear section corroded

front number plate damage

oil leaks

rear cross member corroded on offside and nearside

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 May 2016 41,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level on minimum

Fail 20 May 2016 41,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,481 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 40,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 39,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 39,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,637 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,637 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 37,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,442 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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B672 GUY is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B672 GUY, 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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B672 GUY is a 1984 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 18 October 1984.

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