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A246 WOF

1984 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 WOF
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 761,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

clutch pedal grip missing

exhaust mountings perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 781,590 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 560,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 260,890 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 260,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 360,700 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 360,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 360,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 260,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 259,941 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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A246 WOF is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A246 WOF, 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 42 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A246 WOF registered?

A246 WOF is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 June 1984.

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