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B343 OAC

1984 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB343 OAC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,632 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 82,632 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 82,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

front tyre walls poor

Fail 30 Jul 2016 82,422 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

front tyre walls poor

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,734 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,280 miles

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 78,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,436 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,211 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 75,211 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,246 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 69,500 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,071 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 66,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,762 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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B343 OAC is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B343 OAC, 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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B343 OAC is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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