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D997 OMB

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 OMB
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2006 101,825 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel arches corroded

brake servo action below standard

heavy knocking noise from n/s/f suspension when pushes up & down

horn below standard sound emitted

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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D997 OMB is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D997 OMB, 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 D997 OMB registered?

D997 OMB is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D997 OMB safe to buy?

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