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NGC 504Y

1983 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGC 504Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,980 miles

hazard and rear fog light switches sometimes stick in

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 76,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake bind

Fail 9 May 2006 76,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wheel bearings slight noise

both rear shock abs mounts & covers deteriorating

corrosion/damage; various doors & panels, tailgate, sills, arches

eng & g/box oil leaks

indicators slow, various switches intermittant, o/s h/lamp pattern v poor,n/s/f fog light damaged, reverse lights n/w

lower steering coupling deteriorating, steering wheel not straight & centre cover not fitted

n/s h/brake cable lock nut loose

rear wiper not clearing, front bumper slightly loose, front no plate slightly loose

washers poor, tailgate struts weak, no centre rear seatbelt fitted

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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NGC 504Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGC 504Y, 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 NGC 504Y registered?

NGC 504Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 16 February 1983.

Is NGC 504Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGC 504Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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