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A321 KUM

1983 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,529 mi
Last recorded80,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA321 KUM
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 80,529 miles

park brake close to performance limit

small oil leaks rear diff and engine lower

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,861 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 68,074 miles

Front bumper has slight damage.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 67,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage on front bumper.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 67,212 miles

Front bumper slighgly damaged.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper slighlty damaged.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,774 miles

Front bumper has damage on both corners.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear door damaged.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,964 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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A321 KUM is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 A321 KUM, 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 A321 KUM registered?

A321 KUM is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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