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BRS 884T

1979 Rover SD1

Yellow Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,605 mi
Last recorded55,605 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRS 884T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,140 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,323 miles

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

Offside Front brake flexy slightly twisted

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

all tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,320 miles

Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering column (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake flexy slightly twisted

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

all tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,254 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres perished

Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished

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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BRS 884T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BRS 884T, 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 BRS 884T registered?

BRS 884T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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