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F557 SFE

1988 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Unknown71,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 SFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 115,650 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,560 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,798 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 101,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all four tyres perishing slightly

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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F557 SFE is a 1988 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 71,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F557 SFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F557 SFE registered?

F557 SFE is a 1988 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F557 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F557 SFE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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