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D863 XMO

1987 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,808 mi
Last recorded113,808 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD863 XMO
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 113,721 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

parking brake low effort

rear service brake low effort

slight movement in the steering column.

Fail 4 May 2016 113,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated lower hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated upper hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated lower hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

parking brake low effort

rear service brake low effort

slight movement in the steering column.

Pass 13 May 2015 113,197 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 113,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,812 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 107,811 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all front brake hoses slightly perished

battery insecure

fuel injector rubber hoses perished

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey

small split in nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 20 May 2010 99,067 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 20 May 2010 99,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 96,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 95,929 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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D863 XMO is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D863 XMO, 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 D863 XMO registered?

D863 XMO is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 11 February 1987.

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