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NFC 878T

1978 Rover SD1

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,349 mi
Last recorded6,349 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 878T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 6,349 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat mounts slighly corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 6,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat mounts slighly corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,594 miles

advise wiper b lades splitting

rear n umber plate deteriorating

under body showing signs of corrosion and welding .

Fail 18 Sep 2009 3,789 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s front wings showing signs of surface corrosion.

rear number plate starting to discolour .

Pass 23 Sep 2008 170 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear door pillers .

n/s and o/s center floor holed .

o/s front floor holed .

surface corrosion o/s front inner wing .

Pass 21 Sep 2007 2,241 miles

n/s front tyre showing signs of perishing

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2007 2,212 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front tyre showing signs of perishing

washers in need of adjust ment.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,023 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 97,987 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NFC 878T is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 46,938 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 NFC 878T, 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 48 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NFC 878T registered?

NFC 878T is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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