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JVW 334Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,030 mi
Last recorded103,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVW 334Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 97,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 83,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,997 miles

Oil leak

heavy corrosion around bodywork

Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,197 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 71,246 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 71,246 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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JVW 334Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JVW 334Y, 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

How do I check the history of JVW 334Y?

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What year was JVW 334Y registered?

JVW 334Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is JVW 334Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVW 334Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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