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A9 RVR

1987 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RVR
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from rear axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,030 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill within 30 cms of rear suspension front lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from rear axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,162 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 60,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,441 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 56,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,338 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 48,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake hoses insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake hoses insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,323 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement rubbing on exhaust (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,930 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,914 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

the front near side floor is corroding hole outside of prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,184 miles

How Reliable is the Rover SD1?

Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 405
Steering rack gaiter split 340
parking brake recording little or no effort 278
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 265
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A9 RVR is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 86,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover SD1 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 RVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover SD1 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 39 years old, this Rover SD1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 RVR registered?

A9 RVR is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 9 July 1987.

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