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B625 MPE

1985 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,127 mi
Last recorded57,127 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB625 MPE
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,127 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion across the underside of the vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2025 57,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective full of moisure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion across the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,936 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion to body and components

Fail 23 Aug 2024 56,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 'c' pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion to body and components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,057 miles

All inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed

All suspension bushes deteriorated and in poor condition

All tyres split cracked and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper damaged and temporary fixed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer body sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer body sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,054 miles

All tyres split cracked and perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (7.1.2)

all inner wheel arches corroded and holed

all suspension bushes in poor condition

front bumper damaged and temporary fixed

Fail 31 May 2016 55,054 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres split cracked and perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (7.1.2)

all inner wheel arches corroded and holed

all suspension bushes in poor condition

front bumper damaged and temporary fixed

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,050 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,868 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,668 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,665 miles

underbody rusting in lots of places

Fail 5 Oct 2006 54,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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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B625 MPE is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B625 MPE, 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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B625 MPE is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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