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XDP 309T

1978 Rover SD1

Brown Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,126 mi
Last recorded49,126 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDP 309T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,763 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,340 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,845 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,845 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre 8ply

Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,553 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 46,553 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,209 miles

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

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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XDP 309T is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Brown with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1978 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 46,938 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 XDP 309T, 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 48 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XDP 309T?

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What year was XDP 309T registered?

XDP 309T is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 27 November 1978.

Is XDP 309T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDP 309T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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