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D638 EFH

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD638 EFH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,928 miles

Brake servo leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 130,928 miles

Brake servo leaking

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 129,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 128,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 126,788 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 125,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 125,626 miles

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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D638 EFH is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D638 EFH, 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 D638 EFH registered?

D638 EFH is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 June 1987.

Is D638 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D638 EFH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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