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C901 AHN

1985 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,210 mi
Last recorded59,210 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Forward Control78,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC901 AHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 59,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 59,203 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2014 58,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all electrical wiring could be better secured

Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,673 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all electrical wiring could be better secured

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,961 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,339 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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C901 AHN is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C901 AHN, 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 C901 AHN registered?

C901 AHN is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C901 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C901 AHN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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