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B691 TAA

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,247 mi
Last recorded77,247 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB691 TAA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 77,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,045 miles

both front wheelbearings have slight play

near side front steering rack has slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front steering rack has slight play

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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B691 TAA is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B691 TAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B691 TAA registered?

B691 TAA is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B691 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B691 TAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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