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C388 OTW

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,348 mi
Last recorded136,348 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 OTW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 136,348 miles

Front bumper insecure

advise slight play in steering rack .

n/s head light glass loose .

Fail 23 Dec 2009 136,335 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

advise slight play in steering rack .

n/s head light glass loose .

Pass 6 Jan 2009 135,741 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 135,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner arch corroded.

o/s/r tyre side wall perished.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 133,864 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 133,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 133,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 132,942 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C388 OTW is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 May 1986.

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