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C390 WDD

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,064 mi
Last recorded74,064 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC390 WDD
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2025 73,964 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Jacking point distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,946 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear jacking point area distorted.

Offside rear sill inner and outer sections corroding.

Slight weep from steering rack.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,550 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 60,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,360 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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C390 WDD is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C390 WDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C390 WDD registered?

C390 WDD is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C390 WDD safe to buy?

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