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D158 MOF

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD158 MOF
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,419 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,405 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 89,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking bottom of carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing lower arm split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nut loose and no split pin (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint insecure bolts not through lock nuts (2.1.5)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle front wheels (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,405 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front wheels hit on body and stop the car from moveing (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hitting on rear suspension (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre side wall repair

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 89,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 89,093 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,192 miles

nearside rear park brake effort slighty low

Fail 1 Aug 2007 88,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,014 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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D158 MOF is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 91,919 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 D158 MOF, 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 40 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D158 MOF is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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