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B467 RLB

1985 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,251 mi
Last recorded40,251 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB467 RLB
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 39,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,292 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,114 miles

Nearside condition of floor near B post

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,364 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 38,383 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,290 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 37,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2013 37,135 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,208 miles

offside front shocker gaitor dteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

offside front shocker gaitor deteriorated

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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B467 RLB is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B467 RLB, 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 B467 RLB registered?

B467 RLB is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B467 RLB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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