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BVU 886N

1975 Rover SD1

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 886N
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

some small areas of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2018 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,054 miles

Steering box leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering box leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 54,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,257 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 53,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,875 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 48,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BVU 886N is a 1975 Rover SD1 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BVU 886N, 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 51 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVU 886N registered?

BVU 886N is a 1975 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 March 1975.

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