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B141 YBW

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB141 YBW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,645 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,227 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 78,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,164 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 76,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,958 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,197 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,162 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,790 miles

some noise from near side front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,426 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,272 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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B141 YBW is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B141 YBW, 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 B141 YBW registered?

B141 YBW is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B141 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B141 YBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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