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C238 OAW

1986 Land Rover Forward Control

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,897 mi
Last recorded137,897 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Forward Control145,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 OAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2023 137,897 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,453 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,596 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,665 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 132,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 128,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,977 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 124,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Slight oil contamination on n/s front inner brake disc

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,988 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box area

Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,995 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in o/s front top swevil

Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 113,095 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 111,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 103,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 102,177 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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C238 OAW is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 145,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C238 OAW, 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 40 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 C238 OAW registered?

C238 OAW is a 1986 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C238 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C238 OAW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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