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CDO 699V

1979 Rover SD1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,886 mi
Last recorded1,886 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDO 699V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 1,886 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 1,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 1,848 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 1,847 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) 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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CDO 699V is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDO 699V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDO 699V registered?

CDO 699V is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 7 September 1979.

Is CDO 699V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDO 699V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDO 699V have outstanding finance?

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