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CJL 22V

1979 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,474 mi
Last recorded67,474 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJL 22V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,474 miles

nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 67,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 67,193 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in steering coloumn lower bush

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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CJL 22V is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CJL 22V, 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

How do I check the history of CJL 22V?

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What year was CJL 22V registered?

CJL 22V is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is CJL 22V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJL 22V 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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