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OPD 737W

1981 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,424 mi
Last recorded90,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 737W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 79,145 miles

near side rear sill is corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 79,145 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear sill is corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,426 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,425 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,053 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,934 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,920 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,498 miles

aux belts loose

Fail 17 Feb 2010 71,498 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Lower Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aux belts loose

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,866 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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OPD 737W is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPD 737W, 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 OPD 737W registered?

OPD 737W is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is OPD 737W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPD 737W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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