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E888 OWY

1987 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,332 mi
Last recorded110,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover SD186,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 OWY
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,248 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounitning arear nearside and offside inner wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty does not operate bothside all time button senstive (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside bottom of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 110,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working. nearside works but offside has to work (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounitning arear nearside and offside inner wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty does not operate bothside all time button senstive (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside bottom of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,538 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 109,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,951 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal cracked

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s/f & o/s/r hubs

Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,949 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal cracked

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s/f & o/s/r hubs

Pass 9 Aug 2010 105,247 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,858 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 102,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 101,802 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 101,802 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E888 OWY is a 1987 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E888 OWY, 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 E888 OWY registered?

E888 OWY is a 1987 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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