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J666 CPH

1997 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,109 mi
Last recorded153,109 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 CPH
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 153,109 miles

Oil leak

corrsion to underside of car

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2007 141,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 133,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 128,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 128,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

slight play in both lower ball joints

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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J666 CPH is a 1997 Rover 80 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,338 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 J666 CPH, 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 29 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J666 CPH registered?

J666 CPH is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is J666 CPH safe to buy?

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