MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,521 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OFU 42S is a 1977 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 OFU 42S, 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
How do I check the history of OFU 42S?
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What year was OFU 42S registered?
OFU 42S is a 1977 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is OFU 42S safe to buy?
The MOT history for OFU 42S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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