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SUK 832S

1977 Rover SD1

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,888 mi
Last recorded48,888 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Rover SD149,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUK 832S
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak from power steering rack

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight leak from power steering rack

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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SUK 832S is a 1977 Rover SD1 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,245 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 SUK 832S, 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 49 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SUK 832S?

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What year was SUK 832S registered?

SUK 832S is a 1977 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SUK 832S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUK 832S shows 3 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.

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