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A69 KDV

1983 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA69 KDV
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,875 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,796 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,786 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside rear footbrake performance low compared to offside rear

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape and low on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,399 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 60,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,031 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 56,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

unable to open both rear doors from inside

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,384 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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A69 KDV is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A69 KDV, 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 A69 KDV registered?

A69 KDV is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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