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XPN 407Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,857 mi
Last recorded112,857 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPN 407Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 112,846 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% both (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,321 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 112,321 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front spoiler mounts cracked

o/s dip bit down on output

o/s/f brake slight bind

pipes on both front calipers slight corrosion

rear axle control arms rubbers worn both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,262 miles

sidewalls on both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 107,292 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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XPN 407Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 77,555 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 XPN 407Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPN 407Y registered?

XPN 407Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 8 February 1983.

Is XPN 407Y safe to buy?

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