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GEY 17

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,453 mi
Last recorded83,453 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEY 17
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,433 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 82,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 81,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 81,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 80,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 79,540 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 79,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 77,676 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 77,676 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 77,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,661 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 75,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,472 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear tyres are age cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,299 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,960 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have small cracks on inner sidewalls

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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GEY 17 is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GEY 17, 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 GEY 17 registered?

GEY 17 is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is GEY 17 safe to buy?

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