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C818 GOE

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,060 mi
Last recorded159,060 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC818 GOE
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 159,060 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 159,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 159,052 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 158,381 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 158,377 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 158,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 157,494 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 157,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

boot floor coroded o/s and n/s

oil leak n/s front

Pass 30 Apr 2010 156,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 154,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 151,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 150,193 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 150,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 146,987 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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C818 GOE is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C818 GOE, 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 C818 GOE registered?

C818 GOE is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 November 1985.

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