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BUY 35S

1977 Rover SD1

Gold Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,087 mi
Last recorded131,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Rover SD149,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 35S
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 131,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 131,087 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BUY 35S is a 1977 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,245 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 BUY 35S, 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 49 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUY 35S registered?

BUY 35S is a 1977 Rover SD1, first registered on 6 September 1977.

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