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B442 WNC

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,406 mi
Last recorded82,406 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB442 WNC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

beam pattern vague

slight wear on n/s suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,198 miles

Offside Fog lamp not as bright as nearside.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,198 miles

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

Offside Fog lamp not as bright as nearside.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,262 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,093 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,237 miles

Nearside front tyre wall polishing inner wheel arch on full right hand lock, tyre wall ok, no sharp areas to wheel arch so should be ok. Vehicle is slightly overtyred.

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

Oil leak to engine bay.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,334 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,334 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,518 miles

slight play in front shockers

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 64,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/side front wheel bearing worn slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2005 94,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B442 WNC is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B442 WNC, 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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B442 WNC is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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