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B401 CON

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 CON
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 140,181 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 140,179 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting spare wheel well (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 139,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 139,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,434 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 139,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 139,300 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 139,300 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 139,252 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 138,902 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe into rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 138,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe into rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 138,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight leak

Fail 18 May 2016 138,487 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 138,125 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 138,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 137,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 136,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 136,432 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 136,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 134,661 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 134,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 133,070 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 133,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 131,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 127,992 miles

corrosion on floors to sills

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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B401 CON is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B401 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 B401 CON registered?

B401 CON is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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