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PGP 69V

1980 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGP 69V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,353 miles

corrosion to floors

intermittent knock from front - no fault found

intermittent roughness in steering

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front floor corroded through - not considered criteria

offside front tyre tread perishing and splitting - suggest replace

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Hydrocarbon levels high - OK when fast idle speed increased to 2000rpm but only just within tolerances

corrosion to floors

intermittent knock from front - no fault found

intermittent roughness in steering

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front floor corroded through - not considered criteria

offside front tyre tread perishing and splitting - suggest replace

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,042 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions fluctuating

intermittent nearside front indicator fault

nearside indicator tell tale lamp not working

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,738 miles

Intermittent 'Knock' and knotchyness in steering - possible fluid level low

bind on nearside and offsaide rear brakes - suggest attention

corrosion to front brake pipes

emissions high

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front tyre tread perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Intermittent 'Knock' and knotchyness in steering - possible fluid level low

bind on nearside and offsaide rear brakes - suggest attention

corrosion to front brake pipes

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front tyre tread perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,191 miles

corrosion to brakes, steering and suspension components

damage to windscreen

exaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

footbrake travel low

freeplay in steering

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre slight wearing to edges

slight fluffing to offside rseatbelt webbing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Indicator switch worn

Main beam telltale not working

NS Door mirror glass damaged

NSF & OSF brake pipes corroded

1 of 2 rear exhaust mounts split - other perishing

Free play in steering - just acceptable

Front number plate damaged

Front wipers smearing

Fuel tank supports corroding

General corrosion front and rear suspension

Handbrake travel

NSR tyre getting close to legal limit

OSF tyre perished

OSR seat belt fraying

Play in rack

Rear upper spring mounts corroding

Repairs to both rear drop plates and chassis legs

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Stone chip in zone B

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,008 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f floor pan corroding

o/s/f tyre perished

play in steering rack inner joints

power steering pump damp

slight corrosion both front suspension turrets

travel on handbrake just acceptable

Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,986 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f floor pan corroding

o/s/f tyre perished

play in steering rack inner joints

power steering pump damp

slight corrosion both front suspension turrets

travel on handbrake just acceptable

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,137 miles

1 centre exhaust mount badly perished/splitting

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fluid on power steering pump

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre perishing

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2008 50,102 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1 centre exhaust mount badly perished/splitting

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fluid on power steering pump

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre perishing

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,786 miles

play in nsf wheel bearing

rear exhaust mount splitting

slight free play in steering

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank mount corroded

nsr sill drop plate repair poor,slot welds recommend attention

under body coated in under sill,signs of corrosion rear chassis rails by spring mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,050 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside of rear seat back not fastening (seat stays upright) - recommend attention

washers badly directed

wipers smearing

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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PGP 69V is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PGP 69V, 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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PGP 69V is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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