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D629 UHG

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,611 mi
Last recorded177,611 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD629 UHG
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 177,611 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 177,547 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 177,541 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 177,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 177,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 177,182 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 176,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 176,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 176,015 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 174,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 173,213 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 167,939 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 167,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 165,691 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 165,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 162,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 159,778 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 159,747 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 156,471 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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D629 UHG is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D629 UHG, 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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D629 UHG is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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