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DTS 949V

1980 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTS 949V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,909 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 79,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,684 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 72,091 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 72,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,050 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,050 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,949 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 71,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,888 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,888 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,614 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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