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FKV 54Y

1983 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,224 mi
Last recorded87,224 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKV 54Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 87,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,261 miles

slight p.a.s leak from a steering component

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,787 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 78,785 miles

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

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2007 157,599 miles

Corrosion @ Nearside Rear Wheel Arch,Both Nearside Doors,Nearside Front Wing Panel,Offside Front Wheel Arch,Offside Rear Door,Offside Rear Wheel Arch,Rear Hatchback Door.

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

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

Nearside Rear Mudflap Insecure,Front Lower Coolant Tube Insecure,Offside Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Wire Broken,Offside Rear Jacking Point Distorted,Fuel Tank Corroded & Distorted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 157,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspension bushes cracking

axle seal leaking

osf tyre cracking

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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FKV 54Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKV 54Y, 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 FKV 54Y registered?

FKV 54Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 July 1983.

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