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D750 RDM

1986 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,490 mi
Last recorded98,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD750 RDM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 98,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 98,356 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 98,356 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,298 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 97,979 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 97,979 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 97,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,828 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

minor oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,803 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,803 miles

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

idle speed is at times erratic

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,593 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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D750 RDM is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D750 RDM, 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 D750 RDM registered?

D750 RDM is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 22 October 1986.

Is D750 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D750 RDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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