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B564 BCK

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,762 mi
Last recorded155,762 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB564 BCK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 155,762 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 152,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 144,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 136,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,613 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,426 miles

column switches are loose

near side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

steering wheel is weak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,690 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on all wheel arches

slight play in steering box

steering wheel weak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,897 miles

offside front door corroded, offside rear wheel arch corroded, both front wheel bearings have slight play, offside front wheel arch corroded, steering wheel is weak, multiple damage to screen

Fail 21 Mar 2013 128,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front door corroded, offside rear wheel arch corroded, both front wheel bearings have slight play, offside front wheel arch corroded, steering wheel is weak, multiple damage to screen

Pass 5 Nov 2011 128,233 miles

gearbox leaking oil, engine leaking oil, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, steering wheel worn and weak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 128,233 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox leaking oil, engine leaking oil, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, steering wheel worn and weak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 121,204 miles

near side front seat runner is worn, handbrake travel high, steering column is worn, both front wheel bearing has play

near side handbrake reading is low

Fail 6 Apr 2010 12,198 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front seat runner is worn, handbrake travel high, steering column is worn, both front wheel bearing has play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 108,499 miles

handbrake needs adjusting, oil leak from engine, play in both front wheel bearings, off side front tyre is low inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,757 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 96,757 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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B564 BCK is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B564 BCK, 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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B564 BCK is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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