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WEA 176X

1982 Rover SD1

Brown Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,026 mi
Last recorded62,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover SD178,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEA 176X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 61,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,179 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,157 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate font not standard but easily ledgable

Fail 23 Apr 2017 57,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush plastic top hats (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top hats (2.4.G.2)

number plate font isn't to standard, but not enough to be a refusal

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,881 miles

Rear no seat belts fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear no seat belts fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,703 miles

slight corrosion to both outer cills

slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,116 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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WEA 176X is a 1982 Rover SD1 in Brown with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 78,231 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 WEA 176X, 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 44 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEA 176X registered?

WEA 176X is a 1982 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is WEA 176X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEA 176X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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