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315 BXB

1961 Rover 80

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration315 BXB
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 86,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,224 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

king pins slight play

steering box slight leak

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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315 BXB is a 1961 Rover 80 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 315 BXB, 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 315 BXB?

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What year was 315 BXB registered?

315 BXB is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 1 March 1961.

Is 315 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 315 BXB shows 5 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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