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B203 AHJ

1985 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB203 AHJ
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,687 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 93,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISORY NEARSIDE REAR HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISORY NEARSIDE REAR HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,767 miles

both front metal brake discs corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2009 89,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front metal brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2008 85,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 82,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 78,182 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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B203 AHJ is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B203 AHJ, 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 B203 AHJ registered?

B203 AHJ is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B203 AHJ safe to buy?

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