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C722 DFC

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,428 mi
Last recorded92,428 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC722 DFC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 92,428 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt plastic trim missing

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres age cracking

Fail 7 May 2019 92,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt plastic trim missing

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust deteriorated.advise renewal

Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 85,132 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 85,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 84,139 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 84,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C722 DFC is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C722 DFC, 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 C722 DFC registered?

C722 DFC is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C722 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C722 DFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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