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B574 HCD

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB574 HCD
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,873 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 78,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 62,835 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 62,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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B574 HCD is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B574 HCD, 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 B574 HCD registered?

B574 HCD is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B574 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B574 HCD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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