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GDE 668D

1961 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,346 mi
Last recorded83,346 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 668D
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 83,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,756 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2012 82,576 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 81,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 81,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 81,418 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 81,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 80,699 miles

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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GDE 668D is a 1961 Rover 80 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDE 668D, 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 GDE 668D registered?

GDE 668D is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 17 June 1961.

Is GDE 668D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDE 668D shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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