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A951 YWG

1984 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,577 mi
Last recorded97,577 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA951 YWG
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,577 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 97,574 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 97,256 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 97,241 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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A951 YWG is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A951 YWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A951 YWG registered?

A951 YWG is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is A951 YWG safe to buy?

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