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B54 YHJ

1984 Rover SD1

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,370 mi
Last recorded60,370 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 YHJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 60,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2025 59,110 miles

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

vehicle covered in grease and other materials

Pass 12 May 2024 57,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 54,241 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 54,241 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake has slight binding on hand rotation recommend attention

Offside Front Offside front rack end has slight play,recommend attention

Pass 10 May 2016 50,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,860 miles

rear inner sills rust

front compliance bushes worn / n\s worse

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust hitting body

fuel cap seal perishing

rear suspension tie bar bushes perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2010 45,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust hitting body

front compliance bushes worn / n\s worse

fuel cap seal perishing

rear inner sills rust

rear suspension tie bar bushes perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel tank damaged

handbrake travel

rear exhaust system hitting body

Fail 10 Nov 2008 45,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel tank damaged

handbrake travel

rear exhaust system hitting body

Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,691 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank damaged

handbrake travel

play in o\s and n\s compliance bushes in front lower suspension arms

rear exhaust mount split

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank damaged

handbrake travel

play in o\s and n\s compliance bushes in front lower suspension arms

rear exhaust mount split

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,329 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,077 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 45,077 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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B54 YHJ is a 1984 Rover SD1 in White with a 2,597cc 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 B54 YHJ, 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 B54 YHJ registered?

B54 YHJ is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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