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NPR 430W

1981 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,301 mi
Last recorded112,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPR 430W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 112,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,278 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 112,255 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 112,241 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 112,137 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 112,123 miles

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

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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NPR 430W is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NPR 430W, 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.

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What year was NPR 430W registered?

NPR 430W is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is NPR 430W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPR 430W 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.

Does NPR 430W have outstanding finance?

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