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B45 BOX

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,266 mi
Last recorded55,266 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB45 BOX
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 55,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 54,442 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Front & Rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,415 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 53,410 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Unable to open fuel flap , & tail gate

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,509 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bush (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 52,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bush (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,651 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,762 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,838 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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B45 BOX is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B45 BOX, 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 B45 BOX registered?

B45 BOX is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 16 November 1984.

Is B45 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B45 BOX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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