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TAO 747S

1978 Rover Unknown

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,842 mi
Last recorded3,842 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 747S
MakeRover
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 3,842 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 3,838 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 3,194 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST STRIP TO SHORT

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Rover Unknown?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 4
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TAO 747S is a 1978 Rover Unknown in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Unknown fails its MOT is suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAO 747S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAO 747S?

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What year was TAO 747S registered?

TAO 747S is a 1978 Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TAO 747S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAO 747S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAO 747S have outstanding finance?

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