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B865 XYP

1985 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB865 XYP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,972 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 94,582 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 94,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 94,208 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 93,080 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 92,736 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,363 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 92,160 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 91,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 91,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 29 May 2012 91,810 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 91,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 91,799 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 91,799 miles

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

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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B865 XYP is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B865 XYP, 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 B865 XYP registered?

B865 XYP is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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