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B543 WJO

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,516 mi
Last recorded118,516 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB543 WJO
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 118,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 113,445 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 107,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 107,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B543 WJO is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B543 WJO, 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 B543 WJO registered?

B543 WJO is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 January 1985.

Is B543 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B543 WJO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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