MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,373 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D973 OWL is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 D973 OWL, 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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How do I check the history of D973 OWL?
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What year was D973 OWL registered?
D973 OWL is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 March 1987.
Is D973 OWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D973 OWL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D973 OWL have outstanding finance?
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