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BEC 484S

1978 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

13,492 mi
Last recorded13,492 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEC 484S
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 12,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 11,616 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 10,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 9,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 7,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 6,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 6,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 5,710 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 5,707 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 4,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 4,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,392 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 4,344 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 3,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 2,339 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play o/s and n/s rack ends slight oil leak from gaiters

Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,339 miles

slight play o/s and n/s rack ends slight oil leak from gaiters

Pass 1 Jun 2009 1,374 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 1,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,202 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,530 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 48,530 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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BEC 484S is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1978 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 46,938 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 BEC 484S, 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 48 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 BEC 484S registered?

BEC 484S is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is BEC 484S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEC 484S shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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