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NPO 720R

1977 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 720R
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 68,849 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 68,831 miles

Ball joint has excessive play offside front steering arm end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. offside front (6.2.A.2)

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

Steering locking device insecure nearside front trackrod nut retaining pin not locked (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device insecure offside front trackrod nut locking pin not locked (2.2.C.1g)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front upper ball/shank loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) twisted/damaged (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear inner side wall deterioated (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre casing deterioation

nearside front tyre casing deteriating

offside front tyre casing deterioating

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front metal brake pipes from master slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,899 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front metal brake pipes from master slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

exceesive fuel and oil leek

your tax and mot have expiryed its advised not to let your tax or mot to expiryer as your insurance can be void

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 62,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 59,448 miles

slight oil leak offside front hub

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,448 miles

slight oil leak offside front hub

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,421 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 57,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,132 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,114 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,070 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

fuel tank 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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NPO 720R is a 1977 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 NPO 720R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NPO 720R is a 1977 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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