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C105 XRW

1986 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,266 mi
Last recorded108,266 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC105 XRW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,266 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 108,266 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cut out unable to restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2015 108,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust rear rubber mounting missing but exhaust still secure

n/s steering rack boot slightly insecure

n/s/r inner wheel arch by towing eye starting to corrode

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r sill closing panel starting to corrode

possible slight leak on radiator(n/s lower?)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust rear rubber mounting missing but exhaust still secure

n/s steering rack boot slightly insecure

n/s/r inner wheel arch by towing eye starting to corrode

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r sill closing panel starting to corrode

possible slight leak on radiator(n/s lower?)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 107,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,423 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 107,413 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 106,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,831 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 103,831 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre cutting out on inside edge

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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C105 XRW is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C105 XRW, 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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C105 XRW is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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