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803 RKO

1961 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,885 mi
Last recorded66,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration803 RKO
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,505 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 66,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,997 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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803 RKO is a 1961 Rover 80 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 803 RKO, 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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What year was 803 RKO registered?

803 RKO is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 5 October 1961.

Is 803 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 803 RKO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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