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UVW 910R

1977 Rover SD1

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,067 mi
Last recorded1,067 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Rover SD149,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 910R
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 1,067 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 99,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 98,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 98,680 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 98,670 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,341 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 88,392 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes are deterioated

Front fog light lense broken

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Washer jets spray high

Pass 14 May 2012 88,606 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight interation of rear light on offside rear

washers aimed slightly high

Fail 14 May 2012 88,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight interation of rear light on offside rear

washers aimed slightly high

Pass 31 May 2011 85,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,740 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 82,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,405 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 78,400 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 77,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 73,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 71,513 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UVW 910R is a 1977 Rover SD1 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVW 910R, 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 UVW 910R registered?

UVW 910R is a 1977 Rover SD1, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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