MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s/r brake pipe corroding .... n/s handbrake cable requires more support
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front o/s bumper insecure .... front n/s and rear bumpers loose... coolent leak ,,,, o/s handbrake insecure ... n/s/f anti roll bar bush split ... power steering belt tensioner noisey.......
slight cracks in o/s front tyre
How Reliable is the Rover 80?
Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M253 SKM is a 1995 Rover 80 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 114,776 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 M253 SKM, 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 31 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was M253 SKM registered?
M253 SKM is a 1995 Rover 80, first registered on 3 April 1995.
Is M253 SKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M253 SKM shows 3 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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