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D122 OVP

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD122 OVP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,201 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 67,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 67,890 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,607 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,164 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,787 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,582 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,573 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,363 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,224 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,961 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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D122 OVP is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D122 OVP, 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 D122 OVP registered?

D122 OVP is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D122 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D122 OVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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