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C252 EMM

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 EMM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,643 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,977 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 81,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C252 EMM is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C252 EMM, 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 C252 EMM registered?

C252 EMM is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C252 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C252 EMM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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