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120 JBJ

1961 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,544 mi
Last recorded75,544 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 JBJ
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,544 miles

slight uplift in front king pins

Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,227 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,835 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 24 May 2016 73,566 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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120 JBJ is a 1961 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 54,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 120 JBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 120 JBJ?

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What year was 120 JBJ registered?

120 JBJ is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 8 May 1961.

Is 120 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 120 JBJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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