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D656 WJX

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD656 WJX
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 139,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 138,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 138,749 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 138,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

under the vehicle fully covered with under seal

Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 133,750 miles

1.Advise unable to fully asses underside due to underseal.

2.Advise play to o/s & n/s of steering rack.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 133,744 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

1.Advise unable to fully asses underside due to underseal.

2.Advise play to o/s & n/s of steering rack.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 132,493 miles

1.Advise play to o/s/f & n/s/f steering rack arm's

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 132,493 miles

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

1.Advise play to o/s/f & n/s/f steering rack arm's

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2006 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2006 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D656 WJX is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D656 WJX, 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 D656 WJX registered?

D656 WJX is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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