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B90 BOX

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,460 mi
Last recorded57,460 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB90 BOX
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

fuel pipe clip missing from front to rear fuel pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2019 52,070 miles

Brake performance not tested due to power steering leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to power steering leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking feed pipe to rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

fuel pipe clip missing from front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,031 miles

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

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front corrosion on inner panel

Fail 28 Jun 2016 45,017 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front corrosion on inner panel

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2014 45,008 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight corrosion on o/s front lower inner panel + o/s rear sill

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,616 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,965 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,213 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 40,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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B90 BOX is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,538 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 B90 BOX, 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 42 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B90 BOX is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 November 1984.

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