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UCX 536T

1979 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,482 mi
Last recorded48,482 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCX 536T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,482 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 46,673 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,300 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 46,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 45,868 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in bottom of steering colum bush.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,364 miles

advise n/s/r boot starting to corrode

advise slight play throughout rack

Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,271 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/r of boot floor starting to corrode

advise slight play through out rack

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 38,942 miles

as per vt32873662747149

Fail 22 May 2007 38,937 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 35,417 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 35,415 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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UCX 536T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UCX 536T, 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 UCX 536T registered?

UCX 536T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 25 June 1979.

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