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BTX 303T

1979 Rover SD1

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 303T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 74,759 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 74,758 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 74,204 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,969 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

handbrake low but ok for test

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside hand brake low but ok for test

Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,421 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 68,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,648 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 61,648 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 59,334 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,328 miles

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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BTX 303T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BTX 303T, 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 BTX 303T registered?

BTX 303T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 5 June 1979.

Is BTX 303T safe to buy?

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