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D400 WBL

1986 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,398 mi
Last recorded206,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 WBL
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015 206,398 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 199,006 miles

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

rev lights n/w

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight corrossion in n/s/f floor

Fail 30 Jun 2014 198,974 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rev lights n/w

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight corrossion in n/s/f floor

Pass 26 Jun 2013 187,314 miles

both rear tyres low

slight corrossion in rear sills

slight corrossion n/s/f floor

Fail 24 Jun 2013 187,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres low

slight corrossion n/s/f floor

Pass 29 Jun 2012 176,863 miles

front discs rusty inner face

Fail 26 Jun 2012 176,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front discs rusty inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2011 170,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 170,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 162,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak

some exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Fail 26 May 2010 162,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

some exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 157,716 miles

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2008 148,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 148,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 148,496 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 143,737 miles

hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust clamp

slight blow exhaust

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 27 Jul 2005 134,648 miles

both front caliper brake pipes lightly corroded

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2005 134,635 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside end of rack

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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D400 WBL is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D400 WBL, 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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D400 WBL is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 November 1986.

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