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JWC 784V

1979 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,810 mi
Last recorded58,810 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 784V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 54,416 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2014 54,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 53,270 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,102 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s hand brake slihtly low but meets MOt STANDARD

sterrin columr bottom brg, temp bush fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s hand brake slihtly low but meets MOt STANDARD

steering colume bottom bearing badly worn, not within scope of MOT test, but needs urgent attention

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,322 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,322 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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)

all wheel archs corrsion

n/s handbrake efford low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 47,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,155 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 47,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

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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JWC 784V is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JWC 784V, 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 JWC 784V registered?

JWC 784V is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 13 September 1979.

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