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BOD 790Y

1982 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,744 mi
Last recorded42,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 790Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,744 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 42,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

horn not very loud

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,652 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

clutch fluid leak

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2017 42,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

clutch fluid leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,607 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,425 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 42,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 42,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 42,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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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BOD 790Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BOD 790Y, 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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BOD 790Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 24 August 1982.

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