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B452 FTU

1984 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,504 mi
Last recorded64,504 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB452 FTU
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 64,504 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 64,504 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 63,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 62,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,529 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 59,529 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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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B452 FTU is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B452 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B452 FTU registered?

B452 FTU is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B452 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B452 FTU shows 8 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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