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C600 CHY

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 CHY
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper steel link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper steel link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight cut in nearside front rack gaiter

Pass 28 Jun 2024 94,561 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

nearside/offside front caliper link brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 94,512 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front brake caliper link pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2022 94,051 miles

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 93,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 93,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,988 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F inner arch.

Corrosion to O/S/F inner arch.

Corrosion to bottoms of all four doors.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F headlamp has a small chip,not affecting pattern.

N/S/F outer arch has corrosion by lower sill and by front bumper.

O/S/R inner and outer arch rusted through.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 85,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Corrosion to N/S/F inner arch.

Corrosion to O/S/F inner arch.

Corrosion to boot floor in both O/S/R on N/S/R corners.

Corrosion to bottoms of all four doors.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F headlamp has a small chip,not affecting pattern.

N/S/F outer arch has corrosion by lower sill and by front bumper.

O/S/R inner and outer arch rusted through.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,337 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 85,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 84,172 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 84,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack

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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C600 CHY is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C600 CHY, 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 C600 CHY registered?

C600 CHY is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C600 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C600 CHY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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