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BDA 863T

1979 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,589 mi
Last recorded42,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 863T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,688 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,152 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,299 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,055 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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BDA 863T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,318 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 BDA 863T, 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 47 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDA 863T registered?

BDA 863T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BDA 863T safe to buy?

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