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E505 ANJ

1987 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 ANJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,506 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 94,505 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 94,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 93,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,009 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 92,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,576 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 91,575 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,274 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 90,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,217 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,742 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,107 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,315 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 88,313 miles

Lower Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 84,337 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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E505 ANJ is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E505 ANJ, 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 E505 ANJ registered?

E505 ANJ is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E505 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E505 ANJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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