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D587 YEV

1987 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

109,598 mi
Last recorded109,598 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD587 YEV
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,598 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 109,574 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 109,052 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

excessive bounce at shockabsorbers

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,705 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 107,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

play at lower steering column bush between shaft and bulkhead

Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2012 106,985 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres 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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D587 YEV is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D587 YEV, 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 D587 YEV registered?

D587 YEV is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D587 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D587 YEV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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