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B582 LPK

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB582 LPK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body is covered and under sealed

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3 MM Tread o/s worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body is covered and underseal

Fail 27 May 2023 96,276 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3 MM Tread o/s worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body is covered and underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,737 miles

Rear brake hoses cracked

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 93,761 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose cracking

Offside Front brake flexi hose cracking

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,101 miles

ALL 4 tyres slightly cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,225 miles

All 4 tyres cracking and deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing off on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 88,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,257 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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B582 LPK is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 B582 LPK, 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 B582 LPK registered?

B582 LPK is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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