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B555 UNW

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,842 mi
Last recorded145,842 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 UNW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 145,842 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 145,830 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Lower Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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B555 UNW is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B555 UNW, 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 B555 UNW registered?

B555 UNW is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B555 UNW safe to buy?

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