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B388 CON

1985 Rover SD1

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,565 mi
Last recorded14,565 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 CON
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 14,565 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 14,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,536 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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B388 CON is a 1985 Rover SD1 in White with a 3,528cc 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 B388 CON, 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 B388 CON registered?

B388 CON is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B388 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for B388 CON 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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