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D465 UBH

1986 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,710 mi
Last recorded183,710 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD465 UBH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 183,710 miles

Front steering rack has slight play in both n/s and o/s axial ball joints

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 183,701 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch faulty wont stay on main beam only flash (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down knocking on floor section bush worn away (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front steering rack has slight play in both n/s and o/s axial ball joints

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 181,646 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 181,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 180,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 180,237 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 180,141 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 179,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 179,262 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2018 179,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 178,921 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 178,921 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 178,785 miles

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 20 May 2015 178,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 20 May 2015 178,490 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 16 May 2014 177,663 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 176,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 175,352 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALL.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 174,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 172,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 169,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 167,372 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 167,293 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

slight play in n/s rack inner joint

Pass 25 Apr 2007 165,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 165,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 160,972 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber bushes starting to wear, but not causing any movement

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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D465 UBH is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 D465 UBH, 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 D465 UBH registered?

D465 UBH is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D465 UBH safe to buy?

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