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C872 WBJ

1986 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC872 WBJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 138,751 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 138,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 138,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 137,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission rear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside of vehicle and suspension covered with anti corrosion material

Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 136,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 136,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,524 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head area below steering column (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch, corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding Significant bind (3.7.B.1)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located Rear coil springs fall out of location when the suspension is raised and have to be held in position before lowering again (2.4.C.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head area corroded and holed (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle body underside including brake pipe has been heavily coated in underseal, limiting inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 136,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,927 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 135,651 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked but not showing cords.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,448 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 135,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 135,292 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 134,626 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 134,626 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 133,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 132,614 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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C872 WBJ is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C872 WBJ, 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 C872 WBJ registered?

C872 WBJ is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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