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JOA 242W

1981 Rover SD1

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,075 mi
Last recorded67,075 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOA 242W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 67,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,061 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 67,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,847 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,623 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,106 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,339 miles

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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JOA 242W is a 1981 Rover SD1 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 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 JOA 242W, 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 45 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOA 242W?

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What year was JOA 242W registered?

JOA 242W is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is JOA 242W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOA 242W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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