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C388 KUK

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,549 mi
Last recorded68,549 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 KUK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,238 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 64,238 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 63,782 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,155 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 63,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 62,432 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 62,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 60,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 58,824 miles

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

rear brake hose contaminated with oil.

severe oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 12 May 2014 58,821 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake hose contaminated with oil.

severe oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 20 May 2013 57,068 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

engine/gearbox and back axle has extensive oil leak

rear brake hose contaminated by oil

Fail 13 May 2013 57,047 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

engine/gearbox and back axle has extensive oil leak

rear brake hose contaminated by oil

Pass 30 May 2012 56,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 53,975 miles

corrosion to inner sills where trailing arms are fixed

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear dif leaking oil

serious oil leak

servo corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 53,975 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to inner sills where trailing arms are fixed

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear dif leaking oil

serious oil leak

servo corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 51,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 49,964 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 49,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,680 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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C388 KUK is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C388 KUK, 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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C388 KUK is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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