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947 XUJ

1959 Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,450 mi
Last recorded10,450 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1959 Rover 8045,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration947 XUJ
MakeRover
Model80
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

play in steering + front hubs

signs of fuel leak around carb

washers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,729 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 8,723 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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947 XUJ is a 1959 Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 947 XUJ, 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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What year was 947 XUJ registered?

947 XUJ is a 1959 Rover 80, first registered on 10 December 1959.

Is 947 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 947 XUJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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