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D49 NON

1986 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD49 NON
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 121,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 120,183 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2025 120,163 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,650 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 117,387 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 117,383 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,783 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,104 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 107,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 105,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 104,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,276 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 102,099 miles

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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D49 NON 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 84%.

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 D49 NON, 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 D49 NON registered?

D49 NON is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is D49 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for D49 NON shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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