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D639 POF

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,717 mi
Last recorded59,717 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD639 POF
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,883 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,975 miles

Offside headlamp aim weak. Both rear lower shock bushes starting to perish. Slight play in both front wheel bearings. Offside rear shocker stiff. Exhuast rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2007 54,969 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear lower shock rubber bushes starting to perish

n/s/r wheel bearing not checked properly as brake binding on

o/s/r shock very stiff

poor beam pattern on o/s head lamp

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,487 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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D639 POF is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D639 POF, 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 D639 POF registered?

D639 POF is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D639 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D639 POF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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