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MGF 872V

1979 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,331 mi
Last recorded48,331 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 872V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 48,331 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 48,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 48,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 48,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 47,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 47,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 47,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 46,295 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 46,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 46,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,222 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,472 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel filler pipe and hose perished

Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel filler pipe and hose perished

Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007
Fail 20 Jan 2007 41,588 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 39,282 miles

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

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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MGF 872V is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MGF 872V, 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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MGF 872V is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 21 August 1979.

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