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266 EXV

1961 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration266 EXV
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,944 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2006 63,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

battery insecure

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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266 EXV 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 266 EXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 266 EXV registered?

266 EXV is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 3 February 1961.

Is 266 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 266 EXV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 266 EXV have outstanding finance?

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