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A288 FPA

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,211 mi
Last recorded88,211 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA288 FPA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,211 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,789 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,809 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

STEERING COUPLING RUBBER DETERIORATED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,297 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front floors rusty

slight play in both front bearings

Fail 23 Aug 2007 85,275 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front floors rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,609 miles

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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A288 FPA is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A288 FPA, 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 A288 FPA registered?

A288 FPA is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A288 FPA safe to buy?

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