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ECW 811W

1980 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECW 811W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007
Pass 6 Oct 2005 83,376 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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ECW 811W is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ECW 811W, 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

How do I check the history of ECW 811W?

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What year was ECW 811W registered?

ECW 811W is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is ECW 811W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECW 811W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECW 811W have outstanding finance?

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