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LVX 172V

1980 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,714 mi
Last recorded87,714 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVX 172V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 12 May 2018 87,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre has defect on inner wall not dangerous

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 87,129 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 85,054 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 85,054 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 67,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 57,758 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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LVX 172V is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVX 172V, 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 LVX 172V registered?

LVX 172V is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is LVX 172V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVX 172V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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