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A216 JJO

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,013 mi
Last recorded79,013 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 JJO
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 79,013 miles

f/no.plate cracked

flashers slow

o/s suspension weak

screen cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2007 79,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

f/no.plate cracked

flashers slow

o/s suspension weak

screen cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 79,013 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 79,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A216 JJO is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A216 JJO, 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 A216 JJO registered?

A216 JJO is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A216 JJO safe to buy?

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