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C808 CTA

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,293 mi
Last recorded114,293 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 CTA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 114,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 114,289 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE FLEXIS PERRISHING

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS GAITERS SPLIT

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

HORN SLIGHTLY POOR

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

OIL LEAKS

REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH STICKY

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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C808 CTA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C808 CTA, 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 C808 CTA registered?

C808 CTA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C808 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C808 CTA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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