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B400 TEX

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 TEX
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,551 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,188 miles

Can not open rear doors.

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Can not open rear doors.

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,706 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,706 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,110 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 56,088 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,639 miles

n/s/r handbrake binding.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,198 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 55,198 miles

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

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

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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B400 TEX is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B400 TEX, 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 B400 TEX registered?

B400 TEX is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B400 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 TEX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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