MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,450 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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