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B143 TFK

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,421 mi
Last recorded109,421 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 TFK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 109,020 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 107,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,113 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,748 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,003 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 103,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,557 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 102,557 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,737 miles

Offside Front tyre getting close to wear bars

slight play in both steering rack end inner joints

Pass 22 May 2014 101,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2012 100,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 99,528 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B143 TFK is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B143 TFK, 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 B143 TFK registered?

B143 TFK is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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