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D325 NOJ

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,812 mi
Last recorded67,812 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD325 NOJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,096 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,006 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,284 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,335 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 62,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2006 61,095 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 61,092 miles

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

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

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

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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D325 NOJ is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D325 NOJ, 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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What year was D325 NOJ registered?

D325 NOJ is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D325 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D325 NOJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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