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B600 LFY

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,438 mi
Last recorded77,438 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB600 LFY
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 77,438 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner and outer sills corroded resulting in holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor area corroded holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills front and rear corroded in areas not resulting in holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under neath of vehicles under sealed in areas

underneath of vehicle general under body corrosion also

Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,958 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front n/s o/s slight noise wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front n/s o/s slight noise wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,520 miles

n/s track rod worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,520 miles

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

n/s track rod worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,416 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,416 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2009 66,415 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,415 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 65,420 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 65,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 63,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,627 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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B600 LFY is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B600 LFY, 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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B600 LFY is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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