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B488 FNP

1984 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,719 mi
Last recorded94,719 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 FNP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing edges

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,712 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipes (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,694 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 94,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,789 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

offside balljoint and nearside track rod end dust covers cracking

offside track rod end kicking under load

Fail 30 May 2012 91,671 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

offside balljoint and nearside track rod end dust covers cracking

offside track rod end kicking under load

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion offside rear inner and outer sill

slight play both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,222 miles

all tyres worn, offside front worst

Fail 4 Jun 2010 82,187 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

all tyres worn, offside front worst

Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,861 miles

all exhaust rubbers cracking

front inner brake pads wearing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,076 miles

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

play offside track rod end

Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,713 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,713 miles

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

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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B488 FNP is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B488 FNP, 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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B488 FNP is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 17 August 1984.

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