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C380 GOM

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,052 mi
Last recorded133,052 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC380 GOM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 133,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 132,189 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,339 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 131,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 131,109 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

battery insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2012 131,107 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2007 128,532 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 128,532 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C380 GOM is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C380 GOM, 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 C380 GOM registered?

C380 GOM is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C380 GOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C380 GOM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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