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D894 NMJ

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD894 NMJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,820 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,339 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,689 miles

both front tyres feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,681 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,670 miles

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,640 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 90,632 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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D894 NMJ is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver 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 D894 NMJ, 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 D894 NMJ registered?

D894 NMJ is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 8 September 1986.

Is D894 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D894 NMJ 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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