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AGF 988W

1981 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGF 988W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2016

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015
Fail 27 Jan 2015

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014
Fail 1 Apr 2014

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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AGF 988W is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 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 AGF 988W, 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 45 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AGF 988W?

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What year was AGF 988W registered?

AGF 988W is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 June 1981.

Is AGF 988W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGF 988W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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