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C986 VPM

1986 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,984 mi
Last recorded120,984 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 VPM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 118,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 118,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,199 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 114,199 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 111,081 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 111,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 110,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

diff noisey

floor by jacking point starting to corrode

front brake discs worn

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

offside mirror damaged

offside rear inner sill corroded

petrol cap sealing washer

rear shock absorber bottom bushes perished

very slight play offside front wheel bearing

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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C986 VPM is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C986 VPM, 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 C986 VPM registered?

C986 VPM is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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