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MMV 655W

1980 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,877 mi
Last recorded48,877 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMV 655W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security exhaust mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,481 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,481 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,585 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,524 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,333 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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MMV 655W is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MMV 655W, 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 MMV 655W registered?

MMV 655W is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 8 October 1980.

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