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A353 SAG

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,344 mi
Last recorded9,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA353 SAG
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,344 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,918 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 8,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,940 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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A353 SAG is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A353 SAG, 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 A353 SAG registered?

A353 SAG is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 June 1984.

Is A353 SAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A353 SAG shows 6 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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