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N201ZT

1980 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,554 mi
Last recorded43,554 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201ZT
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,554 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N201ZT is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N201ZT, 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 N201ZT registered?

N201ZT is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is N201ZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N201ZT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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