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D388 FDH

1986 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD388 FDH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 114,327 miles

Under sealed

Pass 11 May 2024 113,400 miles

Under sealed

Pass 13 May 2023 111,637 miles

Under sealed

Pass 18 May 2022 110,530 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 May 2021 109,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 106,772 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle has been under sealed

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2018 105,978 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front inner wings have slight surface corrosion

underside coated in uunderseal

Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front inner wings have slight surface corrosion

underside coated in uunderseal

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box area ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,075 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box area ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 100,081 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,703 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 95,269 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,784 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,784 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,725 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,047 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISEY.

PLAY AND END FLOAT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

SPORTS EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED.

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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D388 FDH is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D388 FDH, 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 D388 FDH registered?

D388 FDH is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 8 October 1986.

Is D388 FDH safe to buy?

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