MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,829 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
exhaust manifold has slight leak
nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
Nearside Rear 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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust manifold has slight leak
nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B261 SNG is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B261 SNG, 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 B261 SNG registered?
B261 SNG is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 November 1984.
Is B261 SNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for B261 SNG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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