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D223 OFC

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,780 mi
Last recorded95,780 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD223 OFC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,671 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body sealed

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,609 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body sealed

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,339 miles

Offside windscreen cracked

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 95,339 miles

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

Offside windscreen cracked

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,248 miles

slight oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 18 May 2019 95,164 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 18 May 2019 95,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 1 May 2018 94,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,063 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,016 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,357 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside wiper torn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,506 miles

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

Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlight lens slightly insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlight lens slightly insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,465 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,442 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,082 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 85,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,528 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 85,528 miles

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

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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D223 OFC is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D223 OFC, 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 D223 OFC registered?

D223 OFC is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D223 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D223 OFC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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