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B421 ORY

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB421 ORY
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 120,441 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 120,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 120,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 120,357 miles

offside head lamp lense cracked

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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B421 ORY is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B421 ORY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B421 ORY registered?

B421 ORY is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B421 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B421 ORY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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