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UAB 637Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,864 mi
Last recorded124,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 637Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,864 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood and under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,623 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side appears to have been underseald in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,668 miles

Body has slight corrosion all appear to have been stood and underseald in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 112,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,541 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 111,019 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

vehicle heavly undersealed makeing corrosion assement difficult

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,483 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 109,483 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 108,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 111,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 106,305 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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UAB 637Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAB 637Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAB 637Y registered?

UAB 637Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 14 June 1983.

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