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C202 CTA

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC202 CTA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,271 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 125,023 miles

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

offside front Suspension arm, Steering arm, Shock absorber & Brake Calliper are all contaminated with oil - Brake Disc is not affected

Fail 18 Nov 2024 125,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front Suspension arm, Steering arm, Shock absorber & Brake Calliper are all contaminated with oil - Brake Disc is not affected

Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 124,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,599 miles

the offside front tyre has slight wear to the outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2021 124,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,600 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 122,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,430 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,722 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,721 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,585 miles

Rear brake inbalance 35%

Fail 28 Oct 2011 115,584 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake inbalance 35%

Pass 18 Nov 2010 114,304 miles

ALL BRAKE FLEXIS PERRISHING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FOG SWITCH SLIGHTLY STICKY

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER GAITERS SPLIT

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK FROM CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN

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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C202 CTA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1985 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,698 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 C202 CTA, 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 41 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C202 CTA registered?

C202 CTA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C202 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C202 CTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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