CarVerify

Free Car Check

B560 DTG

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,270 mi
Last recorded147,270 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB560 DTG
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 147,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2017 147,203 miles

HEAVY COATING OF UNDRSEAL ON THE CHASSIS AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE,UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL ASSESSMENT OF CORROSION.

Fail 10 May 2017 147,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

HEAVY COATING OF UNDRSEAL ON THE CHASSIS AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE,UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL ASSESSMENT OF CORROSION.

Pass 6 May 2016 144,881 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 144,881 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 142,191 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 142,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,796 miles

Both front inner sills have corrosion but are outside of any prescribed area's

Engine cuts out at times on ldle

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Underbody of vehicle has a heavy applicaion of undersealer making it dificult to inspect some prescribed area's

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 141,796 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 141,796 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine oil leck from oil cooler

Pass 11 Jul 2007 135,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 135,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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
Full Rover SD1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B560 DTG is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B560 DTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B560 DTG?

You can check the full history of B560 DTG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B560 DTG registered?

B560 DTG is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is B560 DTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B560 DTG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B560 DTG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B560 DTG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.