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D764 MOJ

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

29,443 mi
Last recorded29,443 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD764 MOJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 29,443 miles

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

Slight underside corrosion

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2025 29,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Oct 2024 29,370 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 26,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,686 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 24,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure secondary exhaust hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper attachment lugs exposed, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet, near strut tower and battery area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover in poor condition

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper attachment lugs exposed, but not likely to cause injury

Rear bumper not fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing on center mount but exhaust suported (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorber boots split

Fail 3 Sep 2021 22,744 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective missing on center mount but exhaust suported (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorber boots split

Pass 8 Sep 2020 22,744 miles

Advise center exhaust mount loop split

Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,744 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 22,744 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

nearside rear service brake slight restricted movement

slight oil leak from power unit

Pass 18 Sep 2018 22,744 miles

Central exhaust rubber mountings split

Offside Rear hand brake slightly low readings

front washer jet just hitting screen

Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,327 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 21,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero reading (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under glove box (1.9.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting ring missing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,782 miles

oil leak.

play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 18,782 miles

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

oil leak.

play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 18,767 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 12,288 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 6,964 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 3,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 648 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 548 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 118,163 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Fail 6 Dec 2010 118,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Pass 9 Dec 2009 115,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering track needs checking

Pass 3 Dec 2008 110,608 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 101,870 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D764 MOJ is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 D764 MOJ, 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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D764 MOJ is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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