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B121 BAX

1984 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,560 mi
Last recorded60,560 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 BAX
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange and silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,213 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2023 60,205 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,200 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B121 BAX is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,538 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 B121 BAX, 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 42 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B121 BAX registered?

B121 BAX is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 September 1984.

Is B121 BAX safe to buy?

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