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BBK 153M

1973 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,943 mi
Last recorded45,943 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 153M
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,943 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,744 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,606 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,600 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BBK 153M is a 1973 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 6,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBK 153M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBK 153M registered?

BBK 153M is a 1973 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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