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A996 MEA

1984 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Rover SD182,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA996 MEA
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,930 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 108,929 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,920 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear outer sill has cover unable to carry out full inspection

Offside Rear outer sill has cover unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2016 108,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,521 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 108,512 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back silencer box is hanging off (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber hangers deterioted (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,350 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,267 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 108,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 108,109 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 108,066 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 107,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 107,976 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 107,844 miles

NS handbrake lower than expected, overall performance ok, brakes may need attention

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A996 MEA is a 1984 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A996 MEA, 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 A996 MEA registered?

A996 MEA is a 1984 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A996 MEA safe to buy?

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