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C521 BDH

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC521 BDH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 128,979 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 127,853 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 126,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 126,326 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 126,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 15 Oct 2005 126,289 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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C521 BDH is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C521 BDH, 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 C521 BDH registered?

C521 BDH is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C521 BDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C521 BDH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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