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E243 SJW

1987 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 SJW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 58,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From differential at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 58,323 miles

Nearside Rear servive brake slighlty low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension coverd in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,642 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged slowly retracting (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 57,334 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,062 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,387 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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E243 SJW is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 E243 SJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E243 SJW registered?

E243 SJW is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E243 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E243 SJW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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