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D265 PVP

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD265 PVP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 72,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers slow

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,780 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,732 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,417 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,854 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 71,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,527 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 70,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D265 PVP is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D265 PVP, 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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How do I check the history of D265 PVP?

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What year was D265 PVP registered?

D265 PVP is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 October 1986.

Is D265 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D265 PVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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