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B273 BRO

1985 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 BRO
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 77,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,659 miles

slight leak from front pipe flange to centre section

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,705 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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B273 BRO is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B273 BRO, 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 B273 BRO registered?

B273 BRO is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B273 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B273 BRO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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