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M489 SBH

1994 Rover 80

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,393 mi
Last recorded121,393 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 80103,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 SBH
MakeRover
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 121,393 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 121,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 118,158 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 118,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M489 SBH is a 1994 Rover 80 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M489 SBH, 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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How do I check the history of M489 SBH?

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What year was M489 SBH registered?

M489 SBH is a 1994 Rover 80, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M489 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 SBH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M489 SBH have outstanding finance?

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