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CVW 970X

1982 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,767 mi
Last recorded78,767 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVW 970X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 69,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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CVW 970X is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVW 970X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVW 970X registered?

CVW 970X is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is CVW 970X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVW 970X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CVW 970X have outstanding finance?

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