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B789 COX

1985 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 COX
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 131,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heel board to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heel board to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearings slight roughness detected

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 105,491 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,491 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2014 101,943 miles

Fan belt loose

Fuel pump noisy

Modified exhaust fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 101,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fan belt loose

Fuel pump noisy

Modified exhaust fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

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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B789 COX is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B789 COX, 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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B789 COX is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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