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C788 HOA

1985 Rover SD1

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,030 mi
Last recorded66,030 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 HOA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 66,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle painted in underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2025 66,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,963 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer roll bar bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,935 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight end float

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight end float

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,765 miles

Nearside Rear axle shaft has slight endfloat

Offside Rear axle shaft has slight endfloat

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,722 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 65,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,500 miles

exhaust clamp appears to touch propshaft

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,264 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,253 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,552 miles

near side rear tyre heavily perished - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 1 Sep 2009 61,490 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear tyre heavily perished - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

sideskirts fitted

tailgatestruts

Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2005 585,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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C788 HOA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C788 HOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C788 HOA?

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What year was C788 HOA registered?

C788 HOA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C788 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C788 HOA shows 26 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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