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B263 LPB

1985 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,917 mi
Last recorded111,917 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB263 LPB
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Idle speed fluctuates

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement up and down

Fail 8 Apr 2025 111,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Idle speed fluctuates

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement up and down

Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,168 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 108,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 107,630 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 107,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,054 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

slight blow from nearside exhaust manifold

Fail 27 Mar 2008 107,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

images poor with condensation

little reserve travel in handbrake

slight blow from nearside exhaust manifold

Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,949 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 105,933 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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B263 LPB is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B263 LPB, 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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B263 LPB is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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