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B914 VBW

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB914 VBW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 77,549 miles

Exhaust Quite Loud

Oil Leak from rear of Engine

Fail 2 Jan 2015 77,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSR Seat Belt Missing but Not Compulsory on this Vehicle

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OSR Seat Belt Missing but Not Compulsory on this Vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2014 76,993 miles

OSR Seat Belt Missing - Not Compulsory on This Vehicle

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 71,252 miles

slight corrosion on parts of car but structually sound.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 70,127 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,451 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 68,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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B914 VBW is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B914 VBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B914 VBW registered?

B914 VBW is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 28 November 1984.

Is B914 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B914 VBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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