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HEY 436Y

1983 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,736 mi
Last recorded68,736 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEY 436Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 68,736 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 68,423 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,281 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 68,265 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,162 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 67,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 67,470 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 67,097 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,889 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HEY 436Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HEY 436Y, 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 HEY 436Y registered?

HEY 436Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is HEY 436Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEY 436Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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