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C789 YUM

1985 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,347 mi
Last recorded23,347 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC789 YUM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 23,347 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 23,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 22,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 21,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,820 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 19,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake hoses perished

Both front tyres perished

Corrosion to both sills

Front discs pitted on edges

Front number plate starting to seperate

Nearside wiper split

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 16,157 miles

Clutch slave cylinder pipe and battery possible wire rubbing column †Play in near side front wheel bearing †Off side front wheel bearing noisy †Off side front floor is corroded and holed

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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C789 YUM is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C789 YUM, 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 C789 YUM registered?

C789 YUM is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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