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A377 VUK

1983 Rover SD1

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,712 mi
Last recorded8,712 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA377 VUK
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,712 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished in tread

Fail 17 Mar 2011 8,712 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

only one seat fitted at time of test

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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A377 VUK is a 1983 Rover SD1 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A377 VUK, 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 A377 VUK registered?

A377 VUK is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A377 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A377 VUK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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