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A569 UGT

1984 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,952 mi
Last recorded58,952 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA569 UGT
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,952 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,952 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 58,952 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f wings/sill starting to corrode.

some under vehicle corrosion in areas.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,612 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear non retractable seat belt fitted, manual adjusting.

Offside Rear non retractable seat belt fitted, manual adjusting.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,612 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear non retractable seat belt fitted, manual adjusting.

Offside Rear non retractable seat belt fitted, manual adjusting.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,338 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,336 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,274 miles

Engine oil leak (filter area)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 58,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak (filter area)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF brake sticking, Wheel stiff to turn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 57,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF brake sticking, Wheel stiff to turn.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,525 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated but not rough

Pass 3 Dec 2011 52,688 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 52,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,190 miles

front ns os and rear ns tyres have small cracks in tread

Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front ns os and rear ns tyres have small cracks in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,534 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,068 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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A569 UGT is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A569 UGT, 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 A569 UGT registered?

A569 UGT is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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