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XMM 129T

1978 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMM 129T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,581 miles

oil elaks front & rear,both sill rear ends & inner rear sills repaired & corroded,o/s/f wheel arch corroded,slight play in both inner rack joints,n/s/r tyre perished & odd make to o/s/r,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

Fail 28 Sep 2006 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

oil leaks front & rear,both sill rear ends & inner rear sills repaired & corroded,o/s/f wheel arch corroded,slight play in both inner rack joints, n/s/r tyre perished and odd make to o/s/r,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

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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XMM 129T is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XMM 129T, 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 XMM 129T?

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What year was XMM 129T registered?

XMM 129T is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is XMM 129T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMM 129T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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