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ROE 973Y

1982 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 973Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 79,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,003 miles

both rear and o/s/f exterior tyre sidewalls showing age related cracks

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,001 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

both rear and o/s/f exterior tyre sidewalls showing age related cracks

Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,804 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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ROE 973Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 ROE 973Y, 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

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What year was ROE 973Y registered?

ROE 973Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is ROE 973Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROE 973Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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