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E168 GFL

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 GFL
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 160,193 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 159,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Dec 2015 157,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

inner rear wheel arch's corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 155,483 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear inner wheel arch's corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2014 155,483 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear inner wheel arch's corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2013 153,995 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounting splitting

front wheel bearings slight noise

steering coupling cracked/splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2012 152,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 152,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 152,038 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 147,748 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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E168 GFL is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E168 GFL, 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 E168 GFL registered?

E168 GFL is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E168 GFL safe to buy?

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