CarVerify

Free Car Check

B99 VYK

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,739 mi
Last recorded60,739 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB99 VYK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,969 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,866 miles

Oil leak

steering lower couplin starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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
Full Rover SD1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B99 VYK is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B99 VYK, 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

How do I check the history of B99 VYK?

You can check the full history of B99 VYK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B99 VYK registered?

B99 VYK is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B99 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B99 VYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B99 VYK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B99 VYK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.