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B904 EWF

1985 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,592 mi
Last recorded188,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB904 EWF
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 188,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear axle seal oil leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2024 188,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear axle seal oil leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2023 188,592 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Vehicle underside undercoated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 188,592 miles

Nearside axle oil seal leaking

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside undercoated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 188,592 miles

Nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 188,592 miles

Nearside rear axle seal slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2019 188,592 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 188,592 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 188,591 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 188,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 188,488 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack on inside edge

some corrosion around underside of floor and chassis but not to x/s

some minnor oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2014 188,482 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 188,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 185,488 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 185,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 8,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 83,636 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 83,632 miles

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

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre,but not exposing cords

cut in o/s/f tyre,but not exposing cords

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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B904 EWF is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B904 EWF, 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 B904 EWF registered?

B904 EWF is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 February 1985.

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