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D455 HOU

1987 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,110 mi
Last recorded109,110 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD455 HOU
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,110 miles

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,006 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 108,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,952 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,284 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 107,283 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,916 miles

adv steering column lower bearing worn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,162 miles

slight lift in steering rack end at near side

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,686 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 105,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,166 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 104,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 104,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 104,006 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 104,006 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2010 103,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 102,800 miles

lift in steering rack at both sides

Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,383 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 102,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 100,582 miles

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

Metal power steering pipes showing corrosion

Nearside and offside rear hubs showing end float

Fail 30 Apr 2007 100,582 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Metal power steering pipes showing corrosion

Nearside and offside rear hubs showing end float

Offside centre exhaust mounting badly perished

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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D455 HOU is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D455 HOU, 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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D455 HOU is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 June 1987.

Is D455 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D455 HOU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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