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BHC 308V

1980 Rover SD1

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHC 308V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,183 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,176 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,176 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,165 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 79,165 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 79,125 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,823 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 78,823 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discs worn and slightly pitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,736 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2005 78,603 miles

both front brake discs corroded

engine oil leaks

offside front seat belt slow in operation

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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BHC 308V is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 53,038 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 BHC 308V, 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 46 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHC 308V is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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