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B8 DLS

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,459 mi
Last recorded108,459 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DLS
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,130 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,130 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,283 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut gator split.

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

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut gator split.

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,003 miles

Both N/S & O/S Front Suspension Struts , Gators Split.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,298 miles

Both N/S & O/S Front Suspension Strut Gators Split.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,590 miles

Both n/s and o/s front suspension strut gators split.

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,832 miles

Front Both n/s and o/s Macpherson strut gators split

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,295 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Apr 2016 104,295 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,138 miles

Both N/S & O/S front suspension strut,s gators perished.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,257 miles

Both n/s & o/s front suspension front strut dust covers split. Some corrosion on hand brake cable.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 92,184 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 92,143 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,284 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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B8 DLS is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 DLS, 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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B8 DLS is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 March 1987.

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