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B689 TWX

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,470 mi
Last recorded170,470 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 TWX
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 170,470 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer

n/s headlamp beam image faint

n/s/r brake binding slightly

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust hanger missing, but system secure

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner and outer sill

Fail 27 Jan 2015 170,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner brake pads worn very thin

front tyres worn on outer

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated, resulting in slight movement

rear exhaust hanger missing, but system suppoerted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Jan 2014 167,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 163,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 163,976 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 163,970 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 163,940 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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B689 TWX is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B689 TWX, 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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B689 TWX is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 November 1984.

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