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LAP 376Y

1983 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAP 376Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 92,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,378 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 92,378 miles

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion formin on inner and outer sill panels

corrosion forming around front top suspension mounts

corrosion forming on front floor pan

slight play in steering rack

weld repairs carried out to inner wheel arches front and rear

weld repairs carried out to sill panels inner and outer

Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,375 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 92,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tyres poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,214 miles

/o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

both front floor pans starting to corrode

both front inner wheel arches have had repairs carried out to them

both inner sill panels rear are starting tocorrode

Fail 5 Nov 2007 92,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

/o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

both front floor pans starting to corrode

both front inner wheel arches have had repairs carried out to them

both inner sill panels rear are starting tocorrode

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 91,793 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2005 91,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 91,387 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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LAP 376Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 LAP 376Y, 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 LAP 376Y registered?

LAP 376Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 9 February 1983.

Is LAP 376Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAP 376Y shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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