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B471 RLB

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,543 mi
Last recorded101,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB471 RLB
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2011 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 99,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 92,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 89,223 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 86,542 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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B471 RLB is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,350cc 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 B471 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 B471 RLB registered?

B471 RLB is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B471 RLB 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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