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B456 MLM

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB456 MLM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,767 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,196 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod bush x2 splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower lower steering column bush worn

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod bush x2 splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 93,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absober rubber adrift

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,413 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absober rubber adrift

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,375 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,623 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,249 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished and cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,245 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished and cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,685 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 79,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,446 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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B456 MLM is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B456 MLM, 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 B456 MLM registered?

B456 MLM is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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