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YOJ 573T

1979 Rover SD1

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,656 mi
Last recorded41,656 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOJ 573T
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,656 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,622 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 41,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,561 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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YOJ 573T is a 1979 Rover SD1 in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,318 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 YOJ 573T, 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 47 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOJ 573T registered?

YOJ 573T is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 16 March 1979.

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