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BLW 504T

1978 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,426 mi
Last recorded92,426 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLW 504T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 92,426 miles

exhaust system leak on rear

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,959 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,959 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,942 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,942 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BLW 504T is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLW 504T, 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.

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What year was BLW 504T registered?

BLW 504T is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BLW 504T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLW 504T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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