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B243 TFK

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,519 mi
Last recorded111,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB243 TFK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 107,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box /diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 105,773 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear: slightly (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle presented with underseal / cavity wax covering to most underbody panels

Pass 2 May 2018 104,194 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 104,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings towingeye (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,291 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 103,291 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 103,174 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 103,173 miles

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,002 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 103,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 101,283 miles

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2007 100,981 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

os front tyre pressure low

slight movement in steering rack ends

this car has been stood for a long time and signs of corrosion everywhere under car on floors and inner sills including suspension components and spring seats

tyres slightly out of shape due to car being stood

Pass 11 May 2007 100,976 miles

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

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

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

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

this car has been stood for a long time and there is lots of light corrosion everywhere under car including suspension components and spring seats

tyres slightly out of shape due to standing

Fail 2 Apr 2007 100,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres slightly out of shape

this car has been stood for a long time and there is lots of light corrosion everywhere under car including suspension components

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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B243 TFK is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B243 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 B243 TFK registered?

B243 TFK is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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