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OLR 490P

1976 Rover SD1

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,403 mi
Last recorded55,403 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1976 Rover SD155,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 490P
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,143 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,143 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,685 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,947 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 53,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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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OLR 490P is a 1976 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 55,403 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 OLR 490P, 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 50 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 OLR 490P registered?

OLR 490P is a 1976 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is OLR 490P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 490P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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