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B330 XKN

1985 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,718 mi
Last recorded32,718 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB330 XKN
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 32,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,262 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,358 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 28,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust [front & rear ] joints. re-sealed. (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn at inner edges [195/60/14 86H]

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 20,003 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,908 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 19,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,318 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 17,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,436 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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B330 XKN is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B330 XKN, 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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B330 XKN is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 25 March 1985.

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