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A742 WTU

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,660 mi
Last recorded129,660 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA742 WTU
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 129,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 129,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 129,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 128,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 128,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 128,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,086 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 128,086 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 127,742 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,355 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,354 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 126,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,060 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 124,052 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 121,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 121,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 118,781 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 118,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 117,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 117,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A742 WTU is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A742 WTU, 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 A742 WTU registered?

A742 WTU is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 18 July 1984.

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