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D929 JAH

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD929 JAH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion started on o/s/r outer sill and o/s floor to sill

o/s/f lower track control arm bush through anti roll bar has slight movement

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,293 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion started on o/s/r outer sill and o/s floor to sill

o/s/f lower track control arm bush through anti roll bar has slight movement

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,212 miles

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,210 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,914 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad not fitted

coolant leak from front of engine

o/s/f lower track control arm centre bush has slight movement andis fitted opposite way round to n/s/f lower bush

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion started on o/s outer sill and o/s floor to sill

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D929 JAH is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D929 JAH, 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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D929 JAH is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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