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B998 BDA

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,147 mi
Last recorded34,147 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB998 BDA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack gaiter nearside front slightly worn/damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rack gaiter

Pass 19 Mar 2022 33,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 33,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,604 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 32,505 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 32,505 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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B998 BDA is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B998 BDA, 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 B998 BDA registered?

B998 BDA is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B998 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B998 BDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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