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129 LJ

1960 Rover 80

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1960 Rover 8052,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration129 LJ
MakeRover
Model80
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,160 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,918 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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129 LJ is a 1960 Rover 80 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,110 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 129 LJ, 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 66 years old, this Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 129 LJ?

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What year was 129 LJ registered?

129 LJ is a 1960 Rover 80, first registered on 16 December 1960.

Is 129 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 129 LJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 129 LJ have outstanding finance?

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