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KRU 272W

1980 Rover SD1

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

54,194 mi
Last recorded54,194 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRU 272W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 54,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,869 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 5 Jun 2018 50,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,038 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,986 miles

Corrosion in offside front floor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front chassis and bulkhead slightly corroded

Offside front wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

X 1 rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Corrosion in offside front floor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front chassis and bulkhead slightly corroded

Offside front wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

X 1 rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 40,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,257 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting o/s/f chassis-both sills

Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,968 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting o/s/f chassis-both sills

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,719 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 24,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion starting o/s/f chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,086 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 20,086 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KRU 272W is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KRU 272W, 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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KRU 272W is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 23 August 1980.

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