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AJO 540Y

1982 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,908 mi
Last recorded128,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 540Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 128,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 128,600 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 128,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,401 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,263 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 111,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 100,939 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 100,860 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion at n/s/f inner floor/wheel well

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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AJO 540Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 78,231 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 AJO 540Y, 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 44 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJO 540Y registered?

AJO 540Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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