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XBY 212X

1982 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,624 mi
Last recorded52,624 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 212X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 3 Aug 2017 52,596 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,451 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 52,449 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2016 52,435 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,628 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,628 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,625 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,496 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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XBY 212X is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBY 212X, 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 XBY 212X registered?

XBY 212X is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 28 April 1982.

Is XBY 212X safe to buy?

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