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BSJ 747

1959 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1959 Rover 8045,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 747
MakeRover
Model80
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,952 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight up and down movement in o/s kingpin

Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,952 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight up and down movement in o/s kingpin

Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 8,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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BSJ 747 is a 1959 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 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 BSJ 747, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSJ 747 registered?

BSJ 747 is a 1959 Rover 80, first registered on 1 October 1959.

Is BSJ 747 safe to buy?

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