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FSU 552

1987 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,430 mi
Last recorded48,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 148,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 552
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,430 miles

nearside front axle swivel joint leaking slightly

rear shock absorber mounting rubbers slightly perished

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

slight play in nearside drag link end

slight play in offside and nearside front axle joints

Pass 5 Aug 2005 48,108 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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FSU 552 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 48,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSU 552, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FSU 552 registered?

FSU 552 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is FSU 552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 552 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSU 552 have outstanding finance?

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