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A0D225A

1961 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA0D225A
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2006 96,283 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

body shell generaly deteriorated not affecting MOT due to not being within pescribed areas

both center door pillers corroded+holed at bottom not exsesively weakened not within a pescribed area

both rear leaf springs starting to seporate

both sides diff carrier bearings slightly worn

nearside front inner wing corroded+holed not within a pescribed area

offside front inner wing starting to corrode by brake master cylindernot holed or exsesivly weakened at time of test

parking brake linkages+pins slightly worn not exsesive at time of test

slight movement in steering box

Fail 8 Dec 2005 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

center door piller corroded+holed not within a pescribed area

handbrake linkages+pins slightly worn not exsesive

nearside inner wing corroded+holed not within a pescribed area

offside inner wing starting to corrode by brake master cylinder not exsesively weakened at time of test

offside rear brake binding slightly not showing up in rollers

rear leaf spring's startin to splay

slight movement in stering box

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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A0D225A is a 1961 Rover 80 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A0D225A, 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 A0D225A registered?

A0D225A is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 7 August 1961.

Is A0D225A safe to buy?

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