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A629 TGP

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,250 mi
Last recorded67,250 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA629 TGP
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes go threw arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 66,937 miles

Head light switch works after a wiggle

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

light switch operation poor

wiper operation slow

Fail 9 Dec 2022 66,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

light switch operation poor

wiper operation slow

Pass 30 Dec 2021 64,666 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2021 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 64,666 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,672 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 64,666 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,665 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transmission ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 64,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,658 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,658 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,657 miles

coolant leak o/s of engine

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,657 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak o/s of engine

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,639 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

speedometer inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,608 miles

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

speedometer inoperative

Fail 29 Aug 2013 64,608 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

speedometer inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 61,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 61,834 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brakes should be checked and serviced.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,026 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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A629 TGP is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A629 TGP, 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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A629 TGP is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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