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OOT 139

1961 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,615 mi
Last recorded69,615 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOT 139
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,615 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 69,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,833 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,396 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,859 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside wiper rubber deteriating

slight binding noted from nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,323 miles

slight binding from nearside rear brake noted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight binding from nearside rear brake noted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,730 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake requires ajustment

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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OOT 139 is a 1961 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1961 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 54,366 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 OOT 139, 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 65 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 OOT 139?

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What year was OOT 139 registered?

OOT 139 is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 30 October 1961.

Is OOT 139 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOT 139 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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