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B288 ATW

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB288 ATW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,462 miles

Body panels corroding

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,229 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,091 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,751 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,493 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,492 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,444 miles

Oil leak

Outer and inner sills have surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Outer and inner sills have surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 82,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,122 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,176 miles

EXHAUST BLOWING

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 78,176 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

EXHAUST BLOWING

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,606 miles

Slight play in steering rack. †Both rear tyres wearing low on tread in centre.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 75,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight play in steering rack. †Both rear tyres wearing low on tread in centre.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,639 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 73,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise steering rackpinion slight wear both ends

Pass 13 Oct 2005 70,467 miles

N/S & O/S/R INNER SILLS RUSTING FLUID STAIN AROUND MASTER CYLINDER UNABLE TO CONFIRM ANY LEAK AT TIME OF TEST

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)

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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B288 ATW is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B288 ATW, 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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B288 ATW is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 December 1984.

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