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B279 KSS

1984 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB279 KSS
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,427 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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B279 KSS is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B279 KSS, 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 B279 KSS registered?

B279 KSS is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B279 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B279 KSS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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