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HAV 87Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

244,854 mi
Last recorded244,854 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAV 87Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 244,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 239,508 miles

Nearside low reading on handbrake

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 236,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 231,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 226,739 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 224,533 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 221,359 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 215,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all vehicle tyres perished

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed/oiled

Pass 2 May 2018 210,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 203,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 203,259 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 196,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 190,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 184,244 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 178,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 173,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 167,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 162,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 157,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 150,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 144,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 138,551 miles

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

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

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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HAV 87Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HAV 87Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAV 87Y registered?

HAV 87Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 May 1983.

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The MOT history for HAV 87Y shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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