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C81 XRW

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests28 (13 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate46.4%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 XRW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamps inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside has corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2024 84,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamps inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside has corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,208 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 11 years old

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 11 years old

Reverse lights constantly illuminated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 84,203 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 11 years old

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 11 years old

Reverse lights constantly illuminated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 83,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Multiple areas of corrosion both exterior body and underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,807 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Multiple areas of corrosion both exterior body and underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Multiple areas of corrosion both exterior body and underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wheel arch corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple areas of corrosion both exterior body and underside

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside rear door card insecure

offside exhaust mount missing

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

parking brake requirements only just met 16%

steering column top bearing has slight play

tailgate fails to open

Fail 10 Aug 2021 82,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chafing on other brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple areas of corrosion both exterior body and underside

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside rear door card insecure

offside exhaust mount missing

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

parking brake requirements only just met 16%

steering column top bearing has slight play

tailgate fails to open

Fail 29 Apr 2021 82,732 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing Both (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has 1 hanger missing and 1 x hanger not fitted correctly

Front Lower Bumper is insecure

Multiple areas of corrosion

Nearside Front Floor pan has corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear Door card is insecure

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch has corrosion

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

Oil leak

Steering collum top bearing has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 82,728 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

broken wire at brake fluid reservoir

centre exhaust rubber missing

fluid at nearside steering rack gaitor

front bumper insecure

multiple areas of body corrosion

nearside front floor pan excessively corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

light switch worn

oil leaks

play detected at steering wheel

rear brakes slight fluctuation

rear parking brake effort poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under sill coating covering testers view

Fail 25 Sep 2017 82,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front door frames (5.2.6)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion throughout(body/chassis/sills/arches/wings)

light switch worn

play detected at steering wheel

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,608 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel hose perished

n/s rear floor corroded - not within prescribed area

o/s rear brake grabbing

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle floor covered by underseal

Fail 25 Oct 2013 75,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel hose perished

n/s rear floor corroded - not within prescribed area

o/s rear brake grabbing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle floor covered by underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,458 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor corroded

both front floors have surface corrosion

front brake discs worn/scored

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s rear brake backing plate damp

play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

play in both front wheel bearings

play in o/s steering arm

rear differential leaking

vehicle underside and brake pipes covered by underseal

Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,455 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor corroded

both front floors have surface corrosion

front brake discs worn/scored

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s rear brake backing plate damp

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

play in both front wheel bearings

play in o/s steering arm

rear differential leaking

vehicle underside and brake pipes covered by underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front exhaust systems repaired with tape

corrosion to nearside rear boot floor but not within a perscribed area

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch but not vehicle structure

engine smokey

noted that lowering springs fitted to rear

vehicle underbody covered with underseal

Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front exhaust systems repaired with tape

corrosion to nearside rear boot floor but not within a perscribed area

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch but not vehicle structure

engine smokey

noted that lowering springs fitted to rear

vehicle underbody covered with underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,639 miles

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

nearside outer sill slight corroion

Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside outer sill slight corroion

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2008 62,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

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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C81 XRW is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.4%.

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 C81 XRW, 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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C81 XRW is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 May 1986.

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