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BOA 595A

1961 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,791 mi
Last recorded56,791 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOA 595A
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,791 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 56,712 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 46,992 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 46,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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BOA 595A is a 1961 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BOA 595A, 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 BOA 595A registered?

BOA 595A is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 24 March 1961.

Is BOA 595A safe to buy?

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