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C588 XHP

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,042 mi
Last recorded101,042 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 XHP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 101,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear door does not open

offside rear door does not open

reverse lamps not working

Fail 7 Nov 2007 101,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear door does not open

reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Nov 2006 100,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front wings corroded

general corrosion on body panels not in prescribed areas

oil leak

slight leak front pipe exhaust

Fail 10 Nov 2006 100,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

front wings corroded

general corrosion on body panels not in prescribed areas

oil leak

slight leak front pipe exhaust

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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C588 XHP is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C588 XHP, 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 C588 XHP registered?

C588 XHP is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is C588 XHP safe to buy?

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