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B384 VVR

1985 Rover SD1

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,237 mi
Last recorded140,237 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB384 VVR
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 140,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 139,171 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 139,169 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2005 137,813 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B384 VVR is a 1985 Rover SD1 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B384 VVR, 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 B384 VVR registered?

B384 VVR is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B384 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B384 VVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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