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HPC 313V

1980 Land Rover Forward Control

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,000 mi
Last recorded54,000 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPC 313V
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,000 miles

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly Slight Brake Pull To Left (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,636 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,313 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front sphere leaking slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,087 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,406 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,004 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion

both front shock absorbers slightly worn lower bushes

n/s/r shock has slight bind

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,449 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,219 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,103 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering arm from steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,914 miles

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,746 miles

Please Note! handbrake efficiency only just met

Slight play in nearside hub suspect wheel bearing

Various oil leaks evident

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front steering balls damp

rear off side red lens cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2005 28,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine smoking

n/s and o/s froot steering balls damp

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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HPC 313V is a 1980 Land Rover Forward Control in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HPC 313V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HPC 313V is a 1980 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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