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OAJ 130P

1998 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

24,327 mi
Last recorded24,327 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Forward Control64,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 130P
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 24,327 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 23,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 23,037 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 21,798 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

bump rubber insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2013 21,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

bump stop insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,041 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 20,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,401 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 18,401 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,270 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 17,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,383 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 16,383 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,313 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,313 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,026 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 13,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,174 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 12,166 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Cooler Leaking

Rear Prop UJ Has Play

Pass 26 Jul 2005 10,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 10,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OAJ 130P is a 1998 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 64,156 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 OAJ 130P, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OAJ 130P is a 1998 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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