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JRX 76W

1981 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,832 mi
Last recorded84,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRX 76W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,832 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,836 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 80,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 80,770 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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JRX 76W is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JRX 76W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JRX 76W?

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What year was JRX 76W registered?

JRX 76W is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is JRX 76W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRX 76W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JRX 76W have outstanding finance?

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