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RRX 88Y

1982 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 88Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,132 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,873 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 59,869 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,368 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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RRX 88Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RRX 88Y, 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 RRX 88Y registered?

RRX 88Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is RRX 88Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRX 88Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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