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KGO 32Y

1983 Rover SD1

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 32Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covered in underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,722 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,722 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,923 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under carriage surface rust and under seal

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,451 miles

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,352 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,329 miles

Battery insecure

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,329 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2010 53,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 53,238 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,905 miles

Engine idle speed on upper limit

Front suspension tie bar bushes poor condition, border line pass

Headlamps full of condensation, dried out for purpose of test

Very advanced corrosion to rear sills and wheel arches, border line pass

Fail 7 Mar 2006 50,743 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION EVIDENT BOTH REAR SILLS

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS VERY POOR CONDITION, BORDER LINE PASS

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TIE BAR BUSHES GENERALLY POOR CONDITION

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,743 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION EVIDENT BOTH REAR SILLS

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS VERY POOR CONDITION, BORDER LINE PASS

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TIE BAR BUSHES GENERALLY POOR CONDITION

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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KGO 32Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KGO 32Y, 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 KGO 32Y registered?

KGO 32Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 April 1983.

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