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B422 NKV

1984 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,981 mi
Last recorded112,981 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 NKV
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,981 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,057 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 112,057 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,664 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 109,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded within 30 cm of rear railing arm mtg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking fluid (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 101,568 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 101,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,275 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,275 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 95,925 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,337 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

discs rusty

rear sill covers

various coroded areas

Fail 11 Jul 2009 92,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs rusty

rear sill covers

various coroded areas

Pass 21 Oct 2006 92,325 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

washer switch

Fail 21 Oct 2006 92,325 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

washer switch

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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B422 NKV is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B422 NKV, 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 B422 NKV registered?

B422 NKV is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 14 September 1984.

Is B422 NKV safe to buy?

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