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D941 AWP

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,664 mi
Last recorded122,664 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 AWP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,664 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 121,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 111,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,979 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,418 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,859 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,240 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside parking brake efficiency only just met may need adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Jan 2015 93,229 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 88,142 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 88,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 85,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside steering rack gaiter perished and worn

spots of corrision on parts of front and rear chassis

underbody under sealed eg brake pipes fuel lines ect

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,605 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 73,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,809 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 65,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,575 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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D941 AWP is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D941 AWP, 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 D941 AWP registered?

D941 AWP is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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