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A782 OUD

1984 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,688 mi
Last recorded49,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA782 OUD
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 49,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 49,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,459 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,180 miles

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

Front front bumper missing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside lens light misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside and offside rear brakes require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,066 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 45,757 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,717 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling at very rear

front brakes slightly unbalanced

rear suspension low

slight imbalance of rear brakes

vehicle heavily undersealed

windscreen washers could be better

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,716 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling at very rear

front brakes slightly unbalanced

rear suspension low

reserve travel of service brake pedal could be better

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,888 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,888 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,966 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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A782 OUD is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A782 OUD, 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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A782 OUD is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A782 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A782 OUD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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