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OSE 888W

1980 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,738 mi
Last recorded20,738 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSE 888W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,177 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,177 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2006 19,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2006 19,353 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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OSE 888W is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 53,038 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 OSE 888W, 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 46 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OSE 888W registered?

OSE 888W is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is OSE 888W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSE 888W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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