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YFS 288R

1987 Land Rover Unknown

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,748 mi
Last recorded74,748 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Unknown68,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFS 288R
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,251 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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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YFS 288R is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,110 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 YFS 288R, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YFS 288R registered?

YFS 288R is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is YFS 288R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFS 288R 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.

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