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B787 HAB

1985 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,863 mi
Last recorded111,863 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 HAB
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 111,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 111,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,515 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 109,071 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 106,646 miles

Slight noise and lift in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2016 106,629 miles

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

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

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

Slight noise and lift in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 104,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,472 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 102,472 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 100,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 99,161 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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B787 HAB is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Green with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B787 HAB, 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 B787 HAB registered?

B787 HAB is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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