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D277 NOB

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD277 NOB
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,943 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,375 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2024 97,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,828 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 96,819 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,319 miles

play in o/s front hub

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,045 miles

play o/s front hub bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2021 96,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

play o/s front hub bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,407 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 95,407 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,758 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,513 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 89,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,058 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,884 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,481 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,847 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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D277 NOB is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D277 NOB, 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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D277 NOB is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 October 1986.

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