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B898 KAN

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,556 mi
Last recorded131,556 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB898 KAN
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 131,556 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,555 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 131,261 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 131,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

(o/s) steering rack has slight seepage from a seal

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

dampness seen o/s/r brake drum area

long parking brake lever travel

n/s/r inner sill/floor pan area slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 130,397 miles

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2008 129,067 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 127,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 126,397 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 126,395 miles

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

deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread

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

o/s/r tyre tread low and rubber perished

Pass 10 Dec 2005 125,852 miles

corrosion repair patches welding poor

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f top suspension mounting has surface corrosion

n/s/r shock absorber lower rubbers heavily perished

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the tread

rear exhaust rubbers heavily perished

steering column coupling perished

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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B898 KAN is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B898 KAN, 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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B898 KAN is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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