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B986 SHA

1985 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,453 mi
Last recorded108,453 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB986 SHA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 108,451 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake cable touching rear exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,347 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,896 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer steering rack tie rod ball join worn,slight play in arm

oil leaks from rear axle and engine

Fail 26 Aug 2022 104,896 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer steering rack tie rod ball join worn,slight play in arm

oil leaks from rear axle and engine

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,919 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,918 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 102,897 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,975 miles

lower steering column bush excessively worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

lower steering column bush excessively worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 89,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 89,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 88,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,157 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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B986 SHA is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B986 SHA, 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 B986 SHA registered?

B986 SHA is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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