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SBW 482T

1979 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,917 mi
Last recorded27,917 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 482T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,303 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,080 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,181 miles

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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SBW 482T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SBW 482T, 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 SBW 482T registered?

SBW 482T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 15 January 1979.

Is SBW 482T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 482T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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