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B427 LSG

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,430 mi
Last recorded129,430 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 LSG
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 129,430 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 129,404 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 Aug 2008 123,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 117,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 115,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 113,587 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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B427 LSG is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B427 LSG, 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 B427 LSG registered?

B427 LSG is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B427 LSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B427 LSG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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