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C642 XWK

1986 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC642 XWK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,699 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wear to off side steering rack end ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,852 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 89,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,190 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,677 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,677 miles

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

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

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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C642 XWK is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C642 XWK, 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 C642 XWK registered?

C642 XWK is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C642 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C642 XWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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