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LST 1P

1977 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,788 mi
Last recorded2,788 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Rover SD149,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLST 1P
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 2,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 2,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 2,373 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 2,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 2,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 2,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 1,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 960 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 833 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 731 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 456 miles

adviseable corrosion offside nearside rear sills 30cm suspension mount area

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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LST 1P is a 1977 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,245 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 LST 1P, 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 49 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LST 1P registered?

LST 1P is a 1977 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 May 1977.

Is LST 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LST 1P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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