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TMK 425Y

1983 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,170 mi
Last recorded75,170 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2006
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMK 425Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,170 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion offside floor pan and nearside lower wing

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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TMK 425Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TMK 425Y, 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 TMK 425Y registered?

TMK 425Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is TMK 425Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMK 425Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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