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TLC 61R

1977 Rover SD1

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

53,535 mi
Last recorded53,535 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 Rover SD149,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 61R
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,535 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

o/s front chassi crossion and rear boot floor holed

Fail 9 Nov 2009 52,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

o/s front chassi crossion and rear boot floor holed

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,940 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake flexihoses furrules showing sign of corrosion .n/s and o/s .

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,557 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 48,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner arch corroded but not within prescribed areas at present

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2007 48,545 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 47,390 miles

Horn weak. †

Fail 3 Jun 2006 47,383 miles

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

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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TLC 61R is a 1977 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 TLC 61R, 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.

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TLC 61R is a 1977 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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