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A617 ONW

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 ONW
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,232 miles

steering u.j.just touching exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,214 miles

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

rear inner arches corroded

rear sills have filler out to arches unable to see corrosion

some corrosion to floor and sills

some play in rack

some wear and corrosion to disks

some wear to suspension bushes

underside covered in thick underseal may be corroded underneath

Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

some corrosion to floor and sills

some play in rack

some wear and corrosion to disks

some wear to suspension bushes

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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A617 ONW is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A617 ONW, 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 A617 ONW registered?

A617 ONW is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A617 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A617 ONW shows 3 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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