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8485 EV

1959 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,305 mi
Last recorded27,305 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1959 Rover 10064,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8485 EV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,039 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 27,039 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,690 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 26,688 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside hand brake low effort

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,099 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,847 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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8485 EV is a 1959 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1959 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 64,660 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 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8485 EV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 67 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8485 EV registered?

8485 EV is a 1959 Rover 100, first registered on 22 October 1959.

Is 8485 EV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8485 EV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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