MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E277 DPG is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E277 DPG, 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 E277 DPG registered?
E277 DPG is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 24 August 1987.
Is E277 DPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E277 DPG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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