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WEX 5X

1981 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,070 mi
Last recorded76,070 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEX 5X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,070 miles

advises as VT30 issued 05/06/2007

Fail 5 Jun 2007 76,069 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all four tyres perished

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

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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WEX 5X is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 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 WEX 5X, 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 45 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 WEX 5X registered?

WEX 5X is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is WEX 5X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEX 5X 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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