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D315 OVP

1987 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD315 OVP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front metat brake pipes

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to PAS pipes

light corrosion to body

Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,715 miles

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

corrosion to bulkhead n/s/r inner sill

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,356 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,331 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight corrsion o/s bulkhead

Pass 1 Nov 2005 72,891 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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D315 OVP is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D315 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 D315 OVP registered?

D315 OVP is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D315 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D315 OVP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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