MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover SD1?
Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DTS 949V is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 DTS 949V, 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 DTS 949V registered?
DTS 949V is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 June 1980.
Is DTS 949V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DTS 949V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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