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FKP 68Y

1983 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124 mi
Last recorded124 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKP 68Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 124 miles

Both rear lamp units blackened reducing output of all contained lamps and reflectors but not considered severe.

Nearside Front tyre getting low on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity affecting all contained lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner upper wheel arch area has excessive corrosion but not considered to be seriously affecting any component mounting or overall structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges of tread/bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity affecting all contained lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump and rack area oily (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle treated with underseal obscuring view to some areas and components

Fail 17 Jul 2019 124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Both rear lamp units blackened reducing output of all contained lamps and reflectors but not considered severe.

Nearside Front tyre getting low on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity affecting all contained lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner upper wheel arch area has excessive corrosion but not considered to be seriously affecting any component mounting or overall structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges of tread/bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity affecting all contained lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump and rack area oily (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle treated with underseal obscuring view to some areas and components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 114,738 miles

Both rear lamp units darkened reducing output of all contained lamps/reflectors although not considered excessive. Benefit of doubt given to presenter

Offside Front area of excessive corrosion found at upper inner wheel arch although not considered to be seriously affecting any component mounting or overall structural integrity of vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and rack area oily (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underside treated with underseal obscuring view to some areas and some components

Fail 19 Jun 2018 114,738 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn/low on outer edges of tread

Both rear lamp units darkened reducing output of all contained lamps and reflectors although not considered excessive. Benefit of doubt given to presenter.

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area found on inner upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and rack area oily (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Underside of vehicle treated with underseal obscuring view to some areas and some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2017 114,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,690 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 114,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 113,849 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust system deteiorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,643 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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FKP 68Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FKP 68Y, 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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FKP 68Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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