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C255 YVC

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,717 mi
Last recorded128,717 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 YVC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,717 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sill,s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,629 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 178,367 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,527 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubbers

Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,394 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 123,394 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,895 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 121,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C255 YVC is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C255 YVC, 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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C255 YVC is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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