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SRJ 730X

1981 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,537 mi
Last recorded15,537 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 730X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 15,537 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 15,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 15,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 14,914 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 14,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2017 14,144 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 14,140 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 13,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres have flat spots

damage to offside sill base

front discs corroded on working faces and brake readings fluctuate with constant pressure at footbrake

offside steering rack gaitor not fully secured

play in both front hubs and endfloat in rear hubs

repair to rear exhaust

Fail 1 May 2013 13,030 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres have flat spots

damage to offside sill base

exhaust blowing at rear on to components

front discs corroded on working faces and brake readings on brake test fluctuate with constant pressure

offside steering rack gaitor not fully secured

play in both front brake hubs an d en d float in rear hubs

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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SRJ 730X is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SRJ 730X, 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 SRJ 730X registered?

SRJ 730X is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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