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TBW 516X

1981 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,532 mi
Last recorded187,532 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBW 516X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 187,532 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside steering rack gaitor has small rip

slight power steering leak

Pass 13 May 2015 175,306 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2015 175,306 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2014 169,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 30 May 2014 169,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 166,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 166,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 165,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side rack end has slight movement

Fail 10 Jun 2011 165,586 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side rack end has slight movement

Pass 28 Apr 2010 164,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 164,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2007 164,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 163,550 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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TBW 516X is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TBW 516X, 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 TBW 516X registered?

TBW 516X is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 September 1981.

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