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B819 OSA

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB819 OSA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,260 miles

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

o/s boot floor slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2014 134,900 miles

slight body corrosion on n/s sill and rear boot

Fail 2 Aug 2014 34,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight body corrosion on n/s sill and rear boot

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill very slight corosion

Fail 31 Jul 2012 133,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill very slight corosion

Fail 29 Apr 2011 133,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 133,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 132,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise on handbrake pawl

n/s front tyre advise on side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2010 132,720 miles

advise on handbrake pawl

n/s front tyre advise on side wall

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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B819 OSA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B819 OSA, 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 B819 OSA registered?

B819 OSA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B819 OSA safe to buy?

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