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B789 FDM

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 FDM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 49,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,752 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 36,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,876 miles

Oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B789 FDM is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B789 FDM, 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 B789 FDM registered?

B789 FDM is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B789 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B789 FDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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