MOT Status
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95,780 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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
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
Offside windscreen cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
slight oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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