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C258 OTW

1985 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,636 mi
Last recorded209,636 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Forward Control78,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 209,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 209,636 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 209,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 209,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 208,507 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 208,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 207,370 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 205,768 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 202,882 miles

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

oil leek

Pass 11 Sep 2014 198,832 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 195,133 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 191,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 191,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 186,656 miles

o/s & n/s front lower shock absorber bushes worn

o/s & n/s front suspension lower tie rod bushes worn

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2010 182,199 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 181,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 179,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 176,941 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 174,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

oil leak n/s front hub

Pass 31 Aug 2006 174,516 miles

Oil leak

oil leak n/s front hub

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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C258 OTW is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C258 OTW, 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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What year was C258 OTW registered?

C258 OTW is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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