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B94 LLV

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,495 mi
Last recorded88,495 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 LLV
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,495 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 88,495 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,159 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,136 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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B94 LLV is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B94 LLV, 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 B94 LLV registered?

B94 LLV is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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