1987 Rover SD1 2.4L Petrol · E243 SJW
1987 Rover SD1 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 59,280 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER SD1
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E243 SJW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 59,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E243 SJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Rover Sd1 (E243 SJW) between August 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)”.
E243 SJW Mileage History
- 29/08/200849,411 mi
- 26/08/200949,901 mi+490 mi
- 03/08/201051,387 mi+1,486 mi
- 12/08/201152,579 mi+1,192 mi
- 22/08/201152,579 mi
- 17/08/201254,062 mi+1,483 mi
- 23/08/201254,062 mi
- 13/08/201355,846 mi+1,784 mi
- 13/08/201355,846 mi
- 08/08/201456,881 mi+1,035 mi
- 20/08/201557,008 mi+127 mi
- 16/08/201657,009 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/201757,213 mi+204 mi
- 18/08/201857,334 mi+121 mi
- 30/08/201957,642 mi+308 mi
- 06/04/202157,939 mi+297 mi
- 30/03/202258,000 mi+61 mi
- 01/04/202358,323 mi+323 mi
- 05/04/202558,964 mi+641 mi
- 02/04/202659,280 mi+316 mi
Average of roughly 561 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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