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REC 909Y

1982 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,496 mi
Last recorded42,496 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 909Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,496 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 42,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,869 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,311 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 37,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,886 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 28,868 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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REC 909Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 REC 909Y, 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 REC 909Y registered?

REC 909Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is REC 909Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for REC 909Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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