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A303 NCL

1984 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,455 mi
Last recorded1,455 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA303 NCL
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 1,455 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 43 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear bootwell corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43 miles

rear bootwell corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 42 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 15 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 15 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,957 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 54,957 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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A303 NCL is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A303 NCL, 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 A303 NCL registered?

A303 NCL is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A303 NCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A303 NCL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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