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B432 HAM

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,141 mi
Last recorded217,141 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB432 HAM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 217,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 216,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 217,175 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 217,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 215,390 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 210,836 miles

slightly rich on emissions advise

Pass 10 Oct 2007 207,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 201,563 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 201,448 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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B432 HAM is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B432 HAM, 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 B432 HAM registered?

B432 HAM is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B432 HAM safe to buy?

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