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LDE 922Y

1982 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,155 mi
Last recorded7,155 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDE 922Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 7,155 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 7,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 6,757 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 6,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 6,638 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 6,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 6,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 6,568 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,419 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 6,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 6,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 5,690 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 5,688 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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LDE 922Y is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1982 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 78,231 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 LDE 922Y, 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 44 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDE 922Y registered?

LDE 922Y is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is LDE 922Y safe to buy?

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