MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
parking brake close to limit of travel
wear in steering column bushes/ bearings
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all tyres beginning to crack on sidewalls
steering rack gaiter clips not fully secure
wear at steering column bottom bush
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all indicators slightly slow
all tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all indicators slightly slow
all tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight crazing at rear damper mounting rubbers
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTV 14V is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FTV 14V, 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 FTV 14V?
You can check the full history of FTV 14V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FTV 14V registered?
FTV 14V is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 September 1979.
Is FTV 14V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTV 14V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FTV 14V have outstanding finance?
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