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FBE 444Y

1983 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,759 mi
Last recorded54,759 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBE 444Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020
Fail 26 May 2020

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,385 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,384 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,304 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Oil leak

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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FBE 444Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FBE 444Y, 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 FBE 444Y registered?

FBE 444Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is FBE 444Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBE 444Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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