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B216 KSF

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,728 mi
Last recorded103,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB216 KSF
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2006 103,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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B216 KSF is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B216 KSF, 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 B216 KSF registered?

B216 KSF is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B216 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B216 KSF shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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