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L878 UKV

1994 Rover 80

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 80103,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 UKV
MakeRover
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

condition of both front outer c v boots

exhaust corroded

fuel tank damp

Fail 23 Jul 2008 76,744 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

condition of both front outer c v boots

exhaust corroded

fuel tank damp

Fail 2 Aug 2007 69,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s+o/s rear brake disc + o/s front brake disc rusting

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,283 miles

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

n/s+o/s rear brake disc + o/s front brake disc rusting

Pass 2 Dec 2005 66,687 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 66,687 miles

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

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

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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L878 UKV is a 1994 Rover 80 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 103,608 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 L878 UKV, 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 32 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L878 UKV registered?

L878 UKV is a 1994 Rover 80, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L878 UKV safe to buy?

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