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553 FYD

1959 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,556 mi
Last recorded78,556 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1959 Rover 8045,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 FYD
MakeRover
Model80
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 75,511 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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553 FYD is a 1959 Rover 80 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 45,420 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 553 FYD, 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 67 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 553 FYD?

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What year was 553 FYD registered?

553 FYD is a 1959 Rover 80, first registered on 14 December 1959.

Is 553 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 FYD shows 3 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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