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YLH 350S

1978 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,373 mi
Last recorded101,373 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Rover SD146,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLH 350S
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,691 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,172 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,367 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 77,329 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 74,729 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 69,255 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to perish/split on outer walls

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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YLH 350S is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLH 350S, 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 YLH 350S?

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What year was YLH 350S registered?

YLH 350S is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is YLH 350S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLH 350S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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