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NPV 727W

1980 Rover SD1

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,972 mi
Last recorded53,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPV 727W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,957 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,957 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NPV 727W is a 1980 Rover SD1 in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPV 727W, 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 NPV 727W registered?

NPV 727W is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is NPV 727W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPV 727W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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