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C240 VRK

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,466 mi
Last recorded117,466 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 VRK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,466 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 117,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 117,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 117,443 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 117,415 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 117,385 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp loose but not blowing

Pass 10 May 2017 117,337 miles

steering colum rubber bush starting to perish, (cracks)

Pass 12 May 2015 117,324 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 117,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,149 miles

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

all tyres cracking

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 116,890 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall just starting to crack

slight damage offside rear jacking point

slight damage to nearside body sill

slight surface corosion offside rear door sill step

Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,738 miles

some blue smoke emitted from exhaust also hydrocarbons just within limits

Fail 29 Mar 2011 116,734 miles

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

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

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

some blue smoke emitted from exhaust also hydrocarbons just within limits

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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C240 VRK is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C240 VRK, 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 C240 VRK registered?

C240 VRK is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C240 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C240 VRK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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