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B983 EOP

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,393 mi
Last recorded69,393 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB983 EOP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all exhaust rubbers split but still supported

Pass 20 May 2016 68,332 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,998 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,578 miles

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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B983 EOP is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B983 EOP, 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 B983 EOP registered?

B983 EOP is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 25 July 1985.

Is B983 EOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B983 EOP shows 7 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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