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C722 NAU

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

356,200 mi
Last recorded356,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 356,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central inner sill & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front forward floor heavily corroded but not yet structural or load-bearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 353,928 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 352,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 352,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 350,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 349,519 miles

both sides rear floor & inner sills becoming corroded

offside front wheelbearing slightly rough & noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2013 347,955 miles

offside front wheelbearing slightly rough/noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2012 345,830 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 344,577 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheelbearings slight play/slightly rough

nearside front floor & chassis corroded.not yet structual,loadbearing or excessive

offside front floor & chassis corroded.not yet structual,loadbearing or excessive

Fail 14 Jun 2011 344,575 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheelbearings slight play/slightly rough

nearside front floor & chassis corroded.not yet structual,loadbearing or excessive

offside front floor & chassis corroded.not yet structual,loadbearing or excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2010 342,723 miles

Battery insecure

bothsides front sill to wing corroded and holed outside perscribed areas

bothsides wiper blades split

slight roughness/noise in rh/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 342,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

bothsides front sill to wing corroded and holed outside perscribed areas

bothsides wiper blades split

slight roughness/noise in rh/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 339,203 miles

Battery insecure

bothsides front brake pipes starting to corrode

bothsides rear inner sills starting to corrode

left hand and right hand front floor to inner sill corroded outside perscribed areas.

un even ride height of left to right hand side of vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2009 339,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothsides front brake pipes starting to corrode

bothsides rear inner sills starting to corrode

left hand and right hand front floor to inner sill corroded outside perscribed areas.

un even ride height of left to right hand side of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2008 335,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 330,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 328,079 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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C722 NAU is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

C722 NAU is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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