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YJT 21T

1978 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,269 mi
Last recorded12,269 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 21T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,269 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 12,260 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,696 miles

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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YJT 21T is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJT 21T, 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

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What year was YJT 21T registered?

YJT 21T is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is YJT 21T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJT 21T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJT 21T have outstanding finance?

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