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SVU 709X

1981 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,943 mi
Last recorded73,943 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 709X
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,943 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 73,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn but not excessive

offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside steering rack arm slight play

slight play in nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn but not excessive

Fail 15 Jan 2020 73,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower column bush missing (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside steering rack arm slight play

slight play in nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering column slight upward movement in bush

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,413 miles

Offside Front floor section slight corrosion not in any prescribed area

centre section of exhaust very slight blow

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine & gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,815 miles

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

Front fuel lines insecure

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

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

Offside parking brake effort weak

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

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 6,664 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight free play in steering rack.

Steering column bulkhead bush worn.

Fail 28 Feb 2015 66,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel filler hose clips heavily corroded.

Slight free play in steering rack.

Steering column bulkhead bush worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,573 miles

nearside front tyre perrished / cracked inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,525 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,525 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

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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SVU 709X is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 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 SVU 709X, 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 45 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 SVU 709X?

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What year was SVU 709X registered?

SVU 709X is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 August 1981.

Is SVU 709X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVU 709X shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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