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B488 CVH

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,000 mi
Last recorded180,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 CVH
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 180,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 179,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 179,620 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 178,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 178,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 176,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 176,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 176,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 176,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 175,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 175,287 miles

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

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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B488 CVH is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B488 CVH, 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 B488 CVH registered?

B488 CVH is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B488 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B488 CVH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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