MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyres worn on inside
Offside Rear tyre worn inside
Oil leak ()
n/s/f + o/s/r tyres worn on inside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f + o/s/r tyres worn on inside
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOT 181X is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 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 FOT 181X, 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 45 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FOT 181X registered?
FOT 181X is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is FOT 181X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOT 181X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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