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B266 VVM

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,863 mi
Last recorded80,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB266 VVM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CABLE TIES HOLDING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,623 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive THERMOSTAT HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AND REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 80,623 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive THERMOSTAT HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AND REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubbers missing system secure

windscreen cracked out of drivers view of road

Fail 15 Feb 2018 76,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubbers missing system secure

windscreen cracked out of drivers view of road

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 65,931 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,413 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,323 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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B266 VVM is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B266 VVM, 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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B266 VVM is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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