MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,236 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pipes slightly rusty
o/s/r brake has slight bind
slight playin front wheel bearings
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
oil leak from engine
BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING
HAND BRAKE LEVER SUSPECT SECURITY ?
REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS CABLE TIED
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YLX 280S is a 1978 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 46,938 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YLX 280S, 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 YLX 280S?
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What year was YLX 280S registered?
YLX 280S is a 1978 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 April 1978.
Is YLX 280S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLX 280S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YLX 280S have outstanding finance?
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