MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering column slight upward movement in bush
Offside Front floor section slight corrosion not in any prescribed area
centre section of exhaust very slight blow
small chip in windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight engine & gearbox oil leak
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
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Slight free play in steering rack.
Steering column bulkhead bush worn.
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.
nearside front tyre perrished / cracked inner sidewall
nearside rear brake slightly binding
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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