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RMU 37Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,592 mi
Last recorded31,592 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMU 37Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 31,592 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,187 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,982 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 15,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RMU 37Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RMU 37Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMU 37Y registered?

RMU 37Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is RMU 37Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMU 37Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RMU 37Y have outstanding finance?

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