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B127 XRJ

1984 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB127 XRJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 127,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under side of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 125,410 miles

Offside Front compliance bushes have some play

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking open

Fail 20 Jan 2020 125,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,338 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering column bottom bush deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2019 124,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,054 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 123,049 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,208 miles

near side rear brake reading low

surface cracks on near side front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near side front (7.1.2)

drag on near side front wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,559 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 118,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 116,918 miles

slight drag on near side front wheel

washers leak out of front of jet

wipers rather slow

Pass 16 Apr 2010 116,526 miles

corrosion starting on fuel pipe front to rear

Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,241 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 115,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 113,588 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 113,588 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 104,447 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 104,447 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,545 miles

oil leak

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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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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