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BWY 465S

1995 Rover SD1

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,962 mi
Last recorded16,962 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 465S
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 16,962 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 16,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,100 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 6,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 102,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 99,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corroded hole in o/s/f wheel arch

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak rear diff

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corroded hole in o/s/f wheel arch

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak rear diff

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 31 May 2012 85,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 82,220 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 77,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 72,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,423 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 62,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,528 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 3,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BWY 465S is a 1995 Rover SD1 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BWY 465S, 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 31 years old, this Rover SD1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWY 465S registered?

BWY 465S is a 1995 Rover SD1, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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