1985 Rover SD1 3.5L Petrol · C788 HOA
1985 Rover SD1 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 66,001 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER SD1
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C788 HOA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 66,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C788 HOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Rover Sd1 (C788 HOA) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C788 HOA Mileage History
- 18/08/202265,935 mi
- 31/08/202365,963 mi+28 mi
- 09/09/202465,983 mi+20 mi
- 10/09/202566,001 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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