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AHR 420V

1979 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,493 mi
Last recorded38,493 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHR 420V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 38,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 38,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,766 miles

both rear exhaust mount rubbers perished

offside rear damper top mounting rubber perished

slight oil leak from power steering rack pinion area

surface corrosion in both inner & outer body sills

Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front track control arm lower ball joints gaitors split (no play evident)

inner faces of front brake discs corroded on outer circumference

surface corrosion both inner sills rear sections

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion on nearside front inner wheel rear section

Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,339 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,733 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 31,464 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear in steering rack

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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AHR 420V is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,318 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 AHR 420V, 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 47 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHR 420V registered?

AHR 420V is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is AHR 420V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHR 420V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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