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CYC 841S

1978 Rover SD1

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

7,836 mi
Last recorded7,836 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 841S
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 7,836 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,566 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 5,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,328 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 2,305 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CYC 841S is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1978 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 46,938 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 CYC 841S, 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 48 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 CYC 841S registered?

CYC 841S is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 12 July 1978.

Is CYC 841S safe to buy?

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