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B430 FDP

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 FDP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,026 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,087 miles

both rear tyres treads cracking

nearside rear tyre on 1.6-2 mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,087 miles

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

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

both rear tyres treads cracking

nearside rear tyre on 1.6-2 mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,950 miles

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

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,781 miles

both front brake discs worn+corroded

lower steering couplin slight spliting

Fail 12 Oct 2011 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs worn+corroded

lower steering couplin slight spliting

osf brake pad wires inscure

Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,473 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,230 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 82,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 81,828 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 81,828 miles

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

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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B430 FDP is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B430 FDP, 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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B430 FDP is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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