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B383 JRC

1985 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB383 JRC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,807 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,807 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,871 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 75,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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B383 JRC is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Green with a 3,528cc 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 B383 JRC, 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 B383 JRC registered?

B383 JRC is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B383 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B383 JRC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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