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WHF 577W

1980 Rover SD1

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,102 mi
Last recorded2,102 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1980 Rover SD153,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHF 577W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 2,102 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 1,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 97,300 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 97,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 92,572 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 92,429 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 91,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 91,581 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 91,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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WHF 577W is a 1980 Rover SD1 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 WHF 577W, 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 WHF 577W registered?

WHF 577W is a 1980 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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