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TSL 982

1997 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 982
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,480 miles

windscreen wipers not auto parking

handbrake efficiency just achieved

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 85,280 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,147 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,265 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 83,265 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,875 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,524 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,949 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,097 miles

N/S AND O/S TRACK ROD END BOOTS SPLIT

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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TSL 982 is a 1997 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TSL 982, 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 29 years old, this Rover SD1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TSL 982 registered?

TSL 982 is a 1997 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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