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D886 NBM

1986 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD886 NBM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 70,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,019 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,932 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,561 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,369 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s washer requires attention

rear seat belts in the process of being fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s washer requires attention

rear seat belts in the process of being fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,644 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r seat belt and stalk misssing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r seat belt and stalk misssing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mountings detoriated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mountings detoriated

Pass 11 May 2011 67,440 miles

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f hubs

under body shield fitted

Fail 6 May 2011 67,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f hubs

under body shield fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 66,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 66,204 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 66,204 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 65,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 15 May 2008 65,667 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 May 2007 64,753 miles

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

play in n/s of steering rack

play in o/s/f hub

steering coupling cracked

Pass 23 May 2006 63,876 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 63,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r seat belt missing. steering coupling cracked.

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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D886 NBM is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D886 NBM, 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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D886 NBM is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 14 August 1986.

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