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A860 DMO

1984 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,624 mi
Last recorded44,624 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA860 DMO
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 39,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 39,811 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,902 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,859 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,840 miles

N/S/R Slight suspected Brake Binding.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,701 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 35,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,311 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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A860 DMO is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A860 DMO, 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 A860 DMO registered?

A860 DMO is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 January 1984.

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The MOT history for A860 DMO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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