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KFF 714

1959 Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1959 Rover 8045,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFF 714
MakeRover
Model80
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,955 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 78,937 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 78,880 miles

all tyres side walls perishing

Pass 21 May 2010 78,824 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,370 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all underbody heavly oiled and greased

off side inner sill rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,310 miles

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED,OIL LEAK,SLIGHT PLAY ON H/BRAKE LINKAGE AT REAR

Fail 2 Jun 2006 78,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,111 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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KFF 714 is a 1959 Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KFF 714, 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

How do I check the history of KFF 714?

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What year was KFF 714 registered?

KFF 714 is a 1959 Rover 80, first registered on 19 November 1959.

Is KFF 714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFF 714 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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