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UAY 777S

1977 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,361 mi
Last recorded62,361 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1977 Rover SD149,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAY 777S
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,361 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

slight blow on exhaust front

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,472 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,299 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 56,286 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and one missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,448 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 53,448 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,053 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 49,047 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,516 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leak =oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2006 47,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

engine oil leak from possible oil filter housing

water leak from o/s block tap

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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UAY 777S is a 1977 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAY 777S, 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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What year was UAY 777S registered?

UAY 777S is a 1977 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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