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LFO 514

1961 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65 mi
Last recorded65 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 514
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65 miles

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

brake pedal has travel

Fail 26 Aug 2016 27 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal has travel

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,647 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,647 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,467 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,647 miles

1/ o/s rear inner wing becoming corroded small hole 2/ n/s sill backing weak due to corrosion 3/ n/s rear brake silghty tight

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,647 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,647 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. rear indicator lens becoming faded. 2. n/s outer chassis rail becoming weak due to corrosion, small hole.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,647 miles

n/s sill backing becoming weak due to corrosion, small hole.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,647 miles

n/s outer chassis rail becoming corroded small hole † †o/s outer chassis rail becoming corroded at front

Pass 6 Jun 2006 78,924 miles

near side outer chassis rail becoming weak due to corrosion at front

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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LFO 514 is a 1961 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFO 514, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFO 514 registered?

LFO 514 is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 22 June 1961.

Is LFO 514 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFO 514 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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