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D608 NWL

1987 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,309 mi
Last recorded65,309 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD608 NWL
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,309 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 63,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,219 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 62,219 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,486 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 55,473 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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D608 NWL 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 66.7%.

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 D608 NWL, 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 D608 NWL registered?

D608 NWL is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D608 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D608 NWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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