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BPW 144Y

1982 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 144Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 95,541 miles

Condensation in N/S/F headlamp unit

Corrosion on O/S/R boot floor/vallance

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 95,539 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering removed where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Condensation in N/S/F headlamp unit

Corrosion on O/S/R boot floor/vallance

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,404 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 95,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,169 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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BPW 144Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BPW 144Y, 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 BPW 144Y registered?

BPW 144Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BPW 144Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPW 144Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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