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B603 EET

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 EET
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 89,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 88,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,094 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perrished

Fail 27 Jun 2015 86,691 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,630 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

play in lower steering columb fixing front shockabsorbers leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

play in lower steering columb fixing front shockabsorbers leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,091 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,091 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes rusty underneath

inner sills corroded both sides

rubber fuel pipes underneath slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,069 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,777 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 66,648 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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B603 EET is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1985 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,698 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 B603 EET, 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 41 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B603 EET registered?

B603 EET is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B603 EET safe to buy?

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