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XRC 779M

1974 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,815 mi
Last recorded24,815 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRC 779M
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,140 miles

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

Oil leak

small cut o/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 May 2010 21,916 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,500 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,875 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 18,875 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 18,469 miles

nearside rear brake efficiency low

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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XRC 779M is a 1974 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XRC 779M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRC 779M registered?

XRC 779M is a 1974 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is XRC 779M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRC 779M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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