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E149 KUL

1987 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 KUL
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 86,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed idle speed to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 86,800 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Offside cubby box loose and falling down by pedals

Fail 22 Jun 2022 86,799 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 86,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 86,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,345 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 86,337 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E149 KUL is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E149 KUL, 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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E149 KUL is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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