CarVerify

Free Car Check

E551 EHG

1987 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2350cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 EHG
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,047 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,916 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
Full Rover SD1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E551 EHG is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E551 EHG, 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

How do I check the history of E551 EHG?

You can check the full history of E551 EHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E551 EHG registered?

E551 EHG is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E551 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E551 EHG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E551 EHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E551 EHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.