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D770 WCH

1987 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,305 mi
Last recorded58,305 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD770 WCH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 58,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 58,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,978 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 55,392 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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D770 WCH is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D770 WCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D770 WCH registered?

D770 WCH is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D770 WCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D770 WCH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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