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A669 CAN

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,200 mi
Last recorded136,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 CAN
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 136,200 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 136,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 136,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 136,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perishing.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perishing.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 136,200 miles

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Fail 3 Jul 2012 136,200 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 12 Jul 2011 121,133 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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A669 CAN is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A669 CAN, 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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A669 CAN is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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