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F599 GWR

1989 Land Rover Forward Control

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

126,368 mi
Last recorded126,368 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Forward Control125,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 GWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 126,368 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 117,496 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 117,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 117,492 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 117,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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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F599 GWR is a 1989 Land Rover Forward Control in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 125,104 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 F599 GWR, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F599 GWR is a 1989 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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