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SNY 969Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNY 969Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,621 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 43,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 339 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,228 miles

All brake pipes coated with grease

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,168 miles

All brake pipes have a thick coating of grease on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,943 miles

thick coating of grease on the brake pipes and on most of the suspension components

Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,936 miles

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

thick coating of grease on the brake pipes and on most of the suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,060 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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SNY 969Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SNY 969Y, 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 SNY 969Y registered?

SNY 969Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is SNY 969Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNY 969Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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