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B880 LRA

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,404 mi
Last recorded112,404 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB880 LRA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,017 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake only just met minimum performance requirements

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,831 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear subframes,suspension and brake components

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,757 miles

all remould tyres fitted/showing age related surface cracks.

corrosion on bodywork/wheel arches/outer sills.

park brake requirements just met 16% recorded effort.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 111,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

all remould tyres fitted/showing age related surface cracks.

corrosion on bodywork/wheel arches/outer sills.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 111,424 miles

1.Tyres. n/s o/s front and n/s o/s rear tyres all fitted remould tyres. 2.Brakes. all brake lines original fitment.advise replacement.corrosion on all unions and ferulles.

a. No plate condition. b. n/s rear remould tyre cracking on sidewall(advise replacement). c.offside rear wheel arch prescribed area corosion. d. corosion to rear boot floor. e.oil leaks front and rear.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 111,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to boot floor

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 111,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 110,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 109,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 109,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2008 108,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 106,953 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 105,943 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2006 103,980 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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B880 LRA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B880 LRA, 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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B880 LRA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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