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FSU 442

1988 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,792 mi
Last recorded41,792 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 442
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 41,792 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 41,792 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 41,781 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,781 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 41,781 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 41,742 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 41,742 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 41,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 41,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 41,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 41,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,628 miles

Both A pillar to chassis mounts corroded yet still holding body securely

Fail 7 Dec 2016 41,628 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ALLl steering rod ball joint boots (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both A pillar to chassis mounts corroded yet still holding body securely

Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,535 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,845 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,328 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,783 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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FSU 442 is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSU 442, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSU 442?

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What year was FSU 442 registered?

FSU 442 is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is FSU 442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 442 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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