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B404 FGP

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 FGP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 111,457 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,312 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to n/s f/ wing and front door

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 110,560 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 110,354 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B404 FGP is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B404 FGP, 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 B404 FGP registered?

B404 FGP is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 17 July 1985.

Is B404 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B404 FGP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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