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C264 TPC

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 TPC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,222 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,491 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 114,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,754 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 114,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 114,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 114,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,865 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 113,855 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,345 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 113,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 113,260 miles

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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C264 TPC 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 73.3%.

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 C264 TPC, 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 C264 TPC registered?

C264 TPC is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C264 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C264 TPC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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