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A751 HLD

1983 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

16,473 mi
Last recorded16,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA751 HLD
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 16,473 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 16,463 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 16,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,383 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 16,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 16,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 16,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,459 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 15,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.1% (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,393 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 15,392 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 14,914 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 12,971 miles

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

oil leak on engine sump

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 20 Apr 2012 12,971 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine sump

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY BUT NOT so that it is likely to be misread or is not easily legible by a person standing approximately 20 metres to the front/rear of the vehicle

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

Pass 5 May 2010 10,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2009 9,700 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 9,693 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 8,561 miles

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

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

all tyres are perishing

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2007 7,181 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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A751 HLD is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A751 HLD, 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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A751 HLD is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 November 1983.

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