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D98 KEA

1987 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,966 mi
Last recorded66,966 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 KEA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,911 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 66,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,822 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 66,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 66,800 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 142,080 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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D98 KEA is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D98 KEA, 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 D98 KEA registered?

D98 KEA is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D98 KEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D98 KEA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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