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461 XVE

1962 Rover 80

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,081 mi
Last recorded93,081 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1962 Rover 8049,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration461 XVE
MakeRover
Model80
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

floor pan corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 93,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing broken (1.1.10 (e))

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam lift in pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam lift in pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system at junction (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at handbrake leaver and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

all floor sections corroded corroded but not holed at time off test

all suspension parts corroded

chassis corroded front middle and rear

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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461 XVE is a 1962 Rover 80 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 49,142 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 461 XVE, 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 64 years old, this Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 461 XVE registered?

461 XVE is a 1962 Rover 80, first registered on 24 April 1962.

Is 461 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 461 XVE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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