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CPY 463T

1979 Rover SD1

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,815 mi
Last recorded56,815 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPY 463T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,785 miles

nearside front strut has movement at the ram

offside front strut has movement at the ram

Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nearside front strut has movement at the ram

offside front strut has movement at the ram

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,530 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,530 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,462 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,302 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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CPY 463T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CPY 463T, 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 CPY 463T registered?

CPY 463T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is CPY 463T safe to buy?

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