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TCV 822Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,438 mi
Last recorded70,438 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCV 822Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control/Anti roll Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm/Anti roll Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2013 69,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,416 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,000 miles

n/s parkbrake paformance low

park brake dirt rubbers missing on leavers in rear back plates

Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s parkbrake paformance low

park brake dirt rubbers missing on leavers in rear back plates

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,982 miles

off side steering rack gatior

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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TCV 822Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCV 822Y, 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.

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What year was TCV 822Y registered?

TCV 822Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 4 June 1983.

Is TCV 822Y safe to buy?

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