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D297 WRC

1987 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,349 mi
Last recorded37,349 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD297 WRC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,349 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all suspension rubbers are perished

both inner sills and nearside outer sill rusty

front bumper is damaged

front floors are very rusty

front number plate is cracked

rad in very poor condtion

Fail 12 Apr 2010 37,349 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all suspension rubbers are perished

both inner sills and nearside outer sill rusty

front bumper is damaged

front floors are very rusty

front number plate is cracked

rad in very poor condtion

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,647 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 35,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f and o/s/f compliance bushs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,348 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 33,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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D297 WRC is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D297 WRC, 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 D297 WRC registered?

D297 WRC is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 July 1987.

Is D297 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D297 WRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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