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C875 FJO

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,820 mi
Last recorded130,820 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC875 FJO
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 130,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 127,728 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,768 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 123,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end, STRONG ADVISE (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end, STRONG ADVISE (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,548 miles

nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2014 122,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2014 122,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 120,385 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 119,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 118,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 118,189 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 116,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 116,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 114,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 112,161 miles

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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C875 FJO is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C875 FJO, 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 C875 FJO registered?

C875 FJO is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C875 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C875 FJO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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