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A634 SST

1983 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,967 mi
Last recorded99,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA634 SST
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 99,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 97,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,591 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,102 miles

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,990 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,809 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,286 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,682 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,099 miles

rear door lower edges split and corroded but not dangerous

Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,099 miles

Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear door lower edges split and corroded but not dangerous

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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A634 SST is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A634 SST, 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 A634 SST registered?

A634 SST is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 November 1983.

Is A634 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A634 SST shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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