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B708 KPE

1984 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,863 mi
Last recorded153,863 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 KPE
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 153,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 148,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 148,804 miles

front tyres cracked

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 27 Feb 2015 148,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 147,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,644 miles

Advise centre metal brake pipe coated in oil

Advise front shockabsorber dust covers

Advise n/s front flexible brake pipe position

Advise o/s washer jet aim

Fail 28 Jan 2013 145,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Advise centre metal brake pipe covered in oil

Advise front shockabsorber dust covers

Advise o/s washer jet

Advise position of n/s front flexible brake hoses

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 145,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 145,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 144,091 miles

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

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

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

offsdie front wiper split still clearing screen

Pass 25 Jan 2010 142,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 139,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 139,232 miles

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 138,362 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres slight perishing

slight play in ns inner steering rack joint

Fail 12 Jan 2008 138,339 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2007 139,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 135,000 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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B708 KPE is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B708 KPE, 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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What year was B708 KPE registered?

B708 KPE is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 September 1984.

Is B708 KPE safe to buy?

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