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NSK 912

1960 Rover 80

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,804 mi
Last recorded48,804 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1960 Rover 8052,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSK 912
MakeRover
Model80
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,804 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2017 47,393 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,040 miles

high pedal pressure required to obtain brake performance

long foot brake travel present

n/s/f door poor closing

sideways movement present in handbrake lever

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float steering wheel (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor flow and direction (8.2.3)

long foot brake travel present

n/s/f door poor closing

sideways movement present in handbrake lever

Pass 23 May 2015 47,033 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion on off side front inner wing not in any prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,033 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,033 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 44,214 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,827 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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NSK 912 is a 1960 Rover 80 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,110 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 NSK 912, 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 66 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 NSK 912 registered?

NSK 912 is a 1960 Rover 80, first registered on 23 August 1960.

Is NSK 912 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSK 912 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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