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M105 RCX

1994 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,609 mi
Last recorded103,609 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 80103,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM105 RCX
MakeRover
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,609 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 103,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement on rubber steering rack mountings

Fail 16 Nov 2009 89,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement on rubber steering rack mountings

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,586 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 72,177 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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M105 RCX is a 1994 Rover 80 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M105 RCX, 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 M105 RCX registered?

M105 RCX is a 1994 Rover 80, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is M105 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M105 RCX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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