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DRL 748V

1980 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,823 mi
Last recorded59,823 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRL 748V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,823 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 59,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,977 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive powersteering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,073 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,323 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,566 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 48,563 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 46,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 46,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 45,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,780 miles

near side outer sill looks to have been filled

power steering weaping at rack joint

Fail 28 May 2012 44,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side outer sill looks to have been filled

power steering weaping at rack joint

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,747 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 44,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,734 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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DRL 748V is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DRL 748V, 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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What year was DRL 748V registered?

DRL 748V is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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