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D534 OOE

1987 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,405 mi
Last recorded78,405 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD534 OOE
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 77,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 77,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 39,222 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,536 miles

engine oil leaks.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,987 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,836 miles

Offside rear brake slightly poor

nearside track control arm bush displaced

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,918 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 55,912 miles

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

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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D534 OOE is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D534 OOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D534 OOE registered?

D534 OOE is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D534 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D534 OOE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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