MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
under side of vehicle heavily covered in underseal
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front compliance bushes have some play
Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking open
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front compliance bushes have some play
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking open
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
steering column bottom bush deteriorating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
steering column bottom bush deteriorating
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
near side rear brake reading low
surface cracks on near side front tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near side front (7.1.2)
drag on near side front wheel
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four tyres are starting to perish and split, no inner construction found at time of test
some slight binding found on wheels not considered excessive at time of test
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four tyres are starting to perish and split, no inner construction found at time of test
fuel cap seal starting to perish and split but is sealing at time of test
some slight binding found on wheels not considered excessive at time of test
some wear noted in offside front compliance bushes not deemed excessive
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
slight drag on near side front wheel
washers leak out of front of jet
wipers rather slow
corrosion starting on fuel pipe front to rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front exhaust pipe very rusty
hand brake very poor on near side
slight drag on both front wheels
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
oil leak
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B127 XRJ is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 B127 XRJ, 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 B127 XRJ registered?
B127 XRJ is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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