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FHV 950V

1980 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,038 mi
Last recorded53,038 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHV 950V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,000 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 52,997 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front winscreen is badly stained that it affect the view of the road

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,990 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,983 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,982 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,976 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 52,976 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,930 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,908 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,908 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,839 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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FHV 950V is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHV 950V, 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 FHV 950V registered?

FHV 950V is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 19 June 1980.

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