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C934 VPD

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC934 VPD
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear sills starting to corrode

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f brake pad wear wire adrift

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,614 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust blowing on manifold n/s bank

steering u/j split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,003 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Oil leak

SLight play in steering arms

Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,003 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Oil leak

SLight play in steering arms

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,738 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Oil leak

Slight play in steering arms

Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside rear slight brake bind

Oil leak

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,708 miles

corrosion on door steps

engine over heated

play in both steering arms

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight warp n/s/r disc

Fail 16 Dec 2008 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

lift in o/s/r shocker

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both steering arms

Fail 9 Dec 2008 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lift in o/s/r shocker

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,390 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 78,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,705 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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C934 VPD is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 C934 VPD, 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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C934 VPD is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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