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D436 JHW

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,540 mi
Last recorded167,540 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD436 JHW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 167,540 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 167,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 167,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 166,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 166,936 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,723 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 166,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 166,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

car has oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 166,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 166,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 165,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 165,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 164,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 164,078 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 163,407 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 161,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 160,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 149,752 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 149,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight blow exhaust

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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D436 JHW is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D436 JHW, 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 D436 JHW registered?

D436 JHW is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D436 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D436 JHW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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