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PPH 384X

1981 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,460 mi
Last recorded24,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 384X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 22,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear brake binding

play in steering column

Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,900 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,687 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 22,687 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,186 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,882 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,881 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering shaft securing nuts not through locking device

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,471 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,901 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,610 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 17,610 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 16,660 miles

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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PPH 384X is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 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 PPH 384X, 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 45 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPH 384X registered?

PPH 384X is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 August 1981.

Is PPH 384X safe to buy?

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