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C219 TLH

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,297 mi
Last recorded94,297 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC219 TLH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 94,297 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 94,296 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 94,296 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 94,296 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008
Fail 1 Jul 2008

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,295 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 94,293 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 94,291 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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C219 TLH is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C219 TLH, 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 C219 TLH registered?

C219 TLH is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C219 TLH safe to buy?

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