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B312 SKV

1985 Rover SD1

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,575 mi
Last recorded105,575 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB312 SKV
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 104,839 miles

corrosion to boot floor.

corrosion to sills/wheel arches.

corrosion under front wheel arches.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

slight bind to nearside rear brakes.

slight uneven braking on rear.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 104,834 miles

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

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

corrosion to boot floor.

corrosion to sills/wheel arches.

corrosion under front wheel arches.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

slight bind to nearside rear brakes.

slight uneven braking on rear.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 102,120 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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B312 SKV is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,698 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 B312 SKV, 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 41 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B312 SKV registered?

B312 SKV is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is B312 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B312 SKV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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