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B574 OSA

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB574 OSA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,393 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres perishing.

Fail 30 Jun 2025 79,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel filler breather hose splitting.

Offside front and nearside front tyres perishing.

Rear propshaft rear gaiter weeping.

Steering column bulkhead bush worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,420 miles

Fuel filler neck breather hose perishing.

Nearside track rod end gaiter perishing.

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,456 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,446 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 70,419 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall is perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,130 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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B574 OSA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B574 OSA, 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 B574 OSA registered?

B574 OSA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B574 OSA safe to buy?

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