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OFW 585G

1968 Rover 80

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,235 mi
Last recorded25,235 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFW 585G
MakeRover
Model80
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 25,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn to egde

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,615 miles

ALL STEERING BALL JOINT DUST COVERS DETERIORATED

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 22,600 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ALL STEERING BALL JOINT DUST COVERS DETERIORATED

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,730 miles

Oil leak

bront antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

front suspension bushes deteriorated

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

o/s rear wheel stiff to turn

steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2014 20,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bront antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

exhaust support bracket incomplete

front suspension bushes deteriorated

n/s front body securing bolt missing

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

o/s rear wheel stiff to turn

steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,912 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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OFW 585G is a 1968 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFW 585G, 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 58 years old, this Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OFW 585G?

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What year was OFW 585G registered?

OFW 585G is a 1968 Rover 80, first registered on 7 November 1968.

Is OFW 585G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFW 585G shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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