1985 Rover SD1 3.5L Petrol · B986 SHA
1985 Rover SD1 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1985. Recorded mileage 108,453 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER SD1
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B986 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 108,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B986 SHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Rover Sd1 (B986 SHA) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
B986 SHA Mileage History
- 26/08/2022104,896 mi
- 31/08/2022104,896 mi
- 17/08/2023106,347 mi+1,451 mi
- 22/08/2024108,451 mi+2,104 mi
- 23/08/2024108,453 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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