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DEH 747T

1979 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

9,198 mi
Last recorded9,198 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 747T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 9,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 8,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 6,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 6,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 5,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 4,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 3,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 3,181 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 1,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight plat o/s tie rod -slight leak from steering boot0-gearboix selector shaft oil leak-

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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DEH 747T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DEH 747T, 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.

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What year was DEH 747T registered?

DEH 747T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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The MOT history for DEH 747T shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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