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D404 FDH

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD404 FDH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 16 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018

Vehicle heavily corroded but not holded at time of test

Vehicle holed but not in prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16 miles

Numerous parts bolted to body work but no sharp edges and all secure

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16 miles

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached Various wires require some attention around the under body area (1.9.2b)

Holes in boot floor

LPG tank fitted in cabbin

N/S/R tyre is cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2016 16 miles

LPG tank fitted in cabbin

N/S/R tyre is cracking

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached Various wires require some attention around the under body area (1.9.2b)

Holes in boot floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 16 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Bottom of B pillar (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached Various wires hanging under front of vehicle (1.9.2b)

LPG tank fitted in cabbin

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear seats are not fitted

Slight play on both steering rack inner joints

Some holes and slight corrosion to boot floor

n/s/r o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

r/ seat not fitted when tested

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,399 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/ hand brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,399 miles

n/s/ hand brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,399 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 91,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

alternator not charging

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,986 miles

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

exstensive welding carryed out

Fail 29 Sep 2011 7,986 miles

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

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

exstensive welding carryed out

Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,815 miles

exstensive welding carryed out front middle and rear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 3,720 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 3,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 1,901 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 1,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32 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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D404 FDH is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D404 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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D404 FDH is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 September 1986.

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