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DKV 334Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKV 334Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 66,589 miles

Central Rear Boot lid component insecure Will not latch closed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak on repair (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Slight play in steering rack knuckles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2021 66,583 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower EXHAUST RUBBER RINGS PERRISHING

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 66,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged and function impaired hose split. (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer STEERING RACK JOINT O/SFRONT GOT SOME PLAY

Fail 3 Jun 2018 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer STEERING RACK JOINT O/SFRONT GOT SOME PLAY

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,495 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) where it goes though bulkhead (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,363 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 66,363 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack has slight play and slight nosie in it

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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DKV 334Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 DKV 334Y, 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 DKV 334Y registered?

DKV 334Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 January 1983.

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