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HEX 554Y

1982 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,743 mi
Last recorded117,743 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 554Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 116,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 113,146 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 111,633 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre cut on outer wall,slight play n/s/o/s/front lower ball joints

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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HEX 554Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HEX 554Y, 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 HEX 554Y registered?

HEX 554Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is HEX 554Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 554Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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