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B128 OWD

1984 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,955 mi
Last recorded116,955 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB128 OWD
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2013 116,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2011 116,457 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,164 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 115,132 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 111,242 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 109,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 109,922 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 108,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 108,738 miles

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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B128 OWD is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B128 OWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B128 OWD registered?

B128 OWD is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B128 OWD safe to buy?

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