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B352 VBA

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,290 mi
Last recorded87,290 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB352 VBA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,290 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 87,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all rear top and bottom shocker bushes splitting and worn

both front track control arm bushes slightly split

both rear radius arm bushes splitting and worn

both sides front sills inner sills and floors corroded and holed not perscibed

both sills inner sills rear inner sill front inner wings and o/s front whell arch in poor condition and repairs

engine and transmission oil leak

knock from steering suspect uj

n/s rear exhaust rubber split

rear ciol springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint deteriorated and leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,799 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and transmission oil leak

knock from steering suspect uj

n/s rear exhaust rubber split

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear top and bottom shocker bushes splitting and worn

both front track control arm bushes slightly split

both rear radius arm bushes splitting and worn

both sides front sills inner sills and floors corroded and holed not perscibed

both sills inner sills rear inner sill front inner wings and o/s front whell arch in poor condition and repairs

rear ciol springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint deteriorated and leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,098 miles

all rear exhaust rubbers splitting

all rear top and bottom shocker bushes splitting and slight movement in bottom ones

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear radius arm large bushes perished

both sides front inner sill and floor areas holed and corroded not perscribed

both sides front track control arm bushes splitting

general corrosion to sills inner sills o/s rear rear floor and arch areas

knock from steering rack

n/s rear door dificult to open

n/s rear inner sill area poor and repaired

Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,098 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear exhaust rubbers splitting

all rear top and bottom shocker bushes splitting and slight movement in bottom ones

both front brake discs badly corroded inner faces

both rear radius arm large bushes perished

both sides front inner sill and floor areas holed and corroded not perscribed

both sides front track control arm bushes splitting

front washer aim poor

general corrosion to sills inner sills o/s rear rear floor and arch areas

knock from steering rack

n/s rear door dificult to open

n/s rear inner sill area poor and repaired

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,424 miles

front brake discs corroded

front floors corroded and weak not load baring

genral corrosion to under side

o/s rack arm slight wear

o/s/r seat belt slow to return

slight oil leaks engin bay

Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs corroded pads ok

engine and transmission oil leaks

n/s front floor area poor not perscribed

n/s rear brake pipes over axle corroded

o/s front inner sill and inner wing area corroded not perscribed

o/s rear rear inner wing area corroded not perscribed

play in o/s steering rack end

rear exhaust rubbers poor and one missing

Pass 8 Oct 2011 80,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 77,036 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 70,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B352 VBA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B352 VBA, 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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B352 VBA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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