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A480 WOE

1984 Rover SD1

Multi-colour Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

670 mi
Last recorded670 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 WOE
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 690 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 695 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 670 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 670 miles

slight movement in front struts and steering

twin hydraulics for hand brake at time of test

Pass 15 May 2010 670 miles

all tyre on legal limit

slight movement in front struts

twin hydraulic system for handbrake at time of test

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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A480 WOE is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Multi-colour with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A480 WOE, 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 A480 WOE registered?

A480 WOE is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 June 1984.

Is A480 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 WOE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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