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C256 EGS

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,334 mi
Last recorded79,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC256 EGS
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2021 79,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,952 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,597 miles

slight play at both front wheel bearings

slight play at nearside inner track rod joint

slight play at offside front inner track rod joint

Pass 3 Feb 2018 74,911 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 74,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 73,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 72,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 70,036 miles

inner nearside track rod ball joint has slight play

inner offside track rod balljoint has slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2012 68,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 67,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 65,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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C256 EGS is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C256 EGS, 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 C256 EGS registered?

C256 EGS is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 11 January 1986.

Is C256 EGS safe to buy?

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