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178 DBL

1980 Rover 95

Black Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration178 DBL
MakeRover
Model95
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,938 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,938 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps both (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front and rear (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,474 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 95?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 51
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178 DBL is a 1980 Rover 95 in Black with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Rover 95 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 178 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 46 years old, this Rover 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 178 DBL?

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What year was 178 DBL registered?

178 DBL is a 1980 Rover 95, first registered on 29 January 1980.

Is 178 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 DBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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