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C356 YST

1985 Rover SD1

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,197 mi
Last recorded98,197 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 YST
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,033 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,841 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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C356 YST is a 1985 Rover SD1 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C356 YST, 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 C356 YST registered?

C356 YST is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 10 December 1985.

Is C356 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for C356 YST shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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