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BPJ 155Y

1983 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,303 mi
Last recorded101,303 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPJ 155Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2009 101,303 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s wing mirror cracked

rear exhaust mounts perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2007 98,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

condensation in o/s and n/s headlights

general corrosion appearing in the underside of the vehicle

handbrake lever has slight play in base

o/s and n/s outer sills covered

o/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2007 98,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

condensation in o/s and n/s headlights

general corrosion appearing in the underside of the vehicle

handbrake lever has slight play in base

o/s and n/s outer sills covered

o/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2005 93,538 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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BPJ 155Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BPJ 155Y, 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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BPJ 155Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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