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B19 VDP

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 VDP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,519 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 115,519 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 112,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

propshaft has a gaitor wich is split and leaking grease

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

squeek from offside front wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2011 112,811 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

propshaft has a gaitor wich is split and leaking grease

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

squeek from offside front wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 111,918 miles

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

n/s rear brake performance has low effort

Fail 22 Apr 2009 111,901 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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B19 VDP is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B19 VDP, 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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B19 VDP is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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