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B265 WJO

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,434 mi
Last recorded86,434 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB265 WJO
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,434 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,993 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,206 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% O/S best (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre silencer mount missing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,920 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,771 miles

Nearside Rear Axle lower torsion bar bushes worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

Rear Silencer mount missing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 83,771 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle lower torsion bar bushes worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

Rear Silencer mount missing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,593 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 83,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 82,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 82,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,638 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2005 81,534 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 81,533 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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B265 WJO is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B265 WJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B265 WJO registered?

B265 WJO is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 February 1985.

Is B265 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B265 WJO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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