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NYE 831Y

1982 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

258,879 mi
Last recorded258,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYE 831Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 258,879 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 258,871 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 258,390 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 258,388 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2007 254,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 254,397 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front track rod ends boot split.

o,s,f lower ball joint boot split.

o.s.f headlight stone chipped

rear proshaft rubber perished.

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 246,123 miles

slight play in middle propshaft, rear axle half shaft bearings noisy, trackrod end gaiters split, steering rack slightly notchy & slight play, acceptable corrosion to front inner archs, nsf headlight glass becoming displaced.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 238,842 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 238,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NYE 831Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NYE 831Y, 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

How do I check the history of NYE 831Y?

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What year was NYE 831Y registered?

NYE 831Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is NYE 831Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYE 831Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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