MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,453 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
lower steering column bush excessively worn
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
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B986 SHA safe to buy?
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