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B861 WNB

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,462 mi
Last recorded82,462 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB861 WNB
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 82,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 81,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 78,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,780 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 73,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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Pass 26 May 2007 71,469 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 71,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

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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B861 WNB is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 B861 WNB, 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 B861 WNB registered?

B861 WNB is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B861 WNB safe to buy?

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