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PNR 72R

1976 Rover SD1

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,221 mi
Last recorded72,221 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Rover SD155,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNR 72R
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,221 miles

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,066 miles

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 71,129 miles

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,931 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,018 miles

n/s/r innner wheelarch corroded

o/s/r innner wheelarch corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r inner wheelarch corroded

o/s/r inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,261 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hole in n/s/f floor

Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hole in n/s/f floor

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,608 miles

CORROSION ON N/S FOOTWELL CORROSION ON O/S INNER WHEELARCH

Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

nearside front inner winf corroded ouside prescribed areas

nearside rear inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear door shut corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear inner arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

parking brake travel high

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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PNR 72R is a 1976 Rover SD1 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PNR 72R, 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 PNR 72R registered?

PNR 72R is a 1976 Rover SD1, first registered on 7 October 1976.

Is PNR 72R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNR 72R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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