MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E888 OWY safe to buy?
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