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LGL 588

1961 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,360 mi
Last recorded13,360 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGL 588
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 13,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,814 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 12,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 12,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,812 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 10,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LGL 588 is a 1961 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGL 588, 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 LGL 588 registered?

LGL 588 is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 2 March 1961.

Is LGL 588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGL 588 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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