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MUV 291X

1982 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,054 mi
Last recorded99,054 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 291X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 99,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 99,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 99,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 99,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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MUV 291X is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MUV 291X, 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 MUV 291X registered?

MUV 291X is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 April 1982.

Is MUV 291X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUV 291X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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