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B638 DEW

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

127,094 mi
Last recorded127,094 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 DEW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 127,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 127,088 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing above jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

hazard light switch faulty wont stay on (came in , in 1986)

Fail 20 Mar 2025 127,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 126,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 126,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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B638 DEW is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B638 DEW, 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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B638 DEW is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 March 1985.

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