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B955 VKK

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,993 mi
Last recorded136,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB955 VKK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 136,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 136,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 137,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 137,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 135,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 134,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 134,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 133,619 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 132,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 132,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 128,996 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 128,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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B955 VKK is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B955 VKK, 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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What year was B955 VKK registered?

B955 VKK is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B955 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B955 VKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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