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WIJ 4945

1986 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,015 mi
Last recorded71,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Rover SD191,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 4945
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,999 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,521 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 69,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has a misfire

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre large cut, cords not exposed

n/s/r tyre large cut, cords not exposed

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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WIJ 4945 is a 1986 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 91,919 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 WIJ 4945, 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 40 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WIJ 4945 registered?

WIJ 4945 is a 1986 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is WIJ 4945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 4945 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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