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MJI 4717

1981 Rover SD1

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,730 mi
Last recorded87,730 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 4717
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 84,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,625 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 79,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills holed near (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,933 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,213 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MJI 4717 is a 1981 Rover SD1 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJI 4717, 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

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What year was MJI 4717 registered?

MJI 4717 is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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