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B395 JMY

1984 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 JMY
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 121,146 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 121,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox oil leak

slight leak to centre exhaust box

Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

slight ingress of water to o/s headlamp

Fail 23 Jan 2018 119,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

slight ingress of water to o/s headlamp

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,647 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on main tread

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,071 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail/screw.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre perishing and main tread starting to crack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 104,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 102,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 100,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

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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B395 JMY is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B395 JMY, 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 B395 JMY registered?

B395 JMY is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 August 1984.

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