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DTF 10V

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTF 10V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,353 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,150 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 87,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,469 miles

battery loose

steering flexi coupling slightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,301 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,283 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

wipers operate at slow speed

Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,813 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,399 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DTF 10V is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DTF 10V, 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

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What year was DTF 10V registered?

DTF 10V is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is DTF 10V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTF 10V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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