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YGU 599Y

1982 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,600 mi
Last recorded60,600 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGU 599Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper missing

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper missing

vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2018 58,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper missing

vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper missing

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Oct 2017 56,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper missing

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,731 miles

Oil leak ()

front bumper missing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 53,731 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak ()

front bumper missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,151 miles

both rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated

corrosion to underside

rear tyres deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2014 48,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

front bumper missing

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,499 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper missing

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,439 miles

Oil leak

front bumper missing

rear bumper corners missing

temp. repair to rear exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,949 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 41,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,476 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,406 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

FRONT BUMPER NOT FITTED TO VEHICLE NO SHARPE EDGES EXPOSED

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH TAPE BUT OK AT PRESENT TIME

REAR BUMPER CORNERS NOT FITTED BURT NO SHARPE EDGES EXPOSED

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,937 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 32,913 miles

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

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

front bumper not fitted

o/s and n/s rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 281,335 miles

both track rod end rubber gaiters split

slight oil leak from diff

steering rack slight oil leak off side

Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,135 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both track rod end rubber gaiters split

near side rear hand brake low effort

slight oil leak from diff

steering rack slight oil leak off side

steering colum lower bushexcessive movement

Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,373 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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YGU 599Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YGU 599Y, 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 YGU 599Y registered?

YGU 599Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 December 1982.

Is YGU 599Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGU 599Y shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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