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A488 DBL

1984 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,129 mi
Last recorded103,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 DBL
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 103,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 97,937 miles

o/s/f head light reflerctor faded

slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2007 89,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,726 miles

Coolant leak

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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A488 DBL is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A488 DBL, 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 A488 DBL registered?

A488 DBL is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 25 June 1984.

Is A488 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A488 DBL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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