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A40 RTU

1983 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 RTU
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 89,067 miles

All direction indicators not working front/rears (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s n.s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective lower colomn bush exc worn (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Oct 2022 89,366 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 89,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,935 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack, advise further inspection/replace (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,860 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,854 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 87,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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A40 RTU is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 77,555 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 A40 RTU, 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 43 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A40 RTU registered?

A40 RTU is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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