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P272 JKK

1996 Rover 80

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,843 mi
Last recorded147,843 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 JKK
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 147,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 147,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 141,249 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 141,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 135,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 125,917 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front service brake inbalance

general underside corroded

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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P272 JKK is a 1996 Rover 80 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 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 P272 JKK, 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 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P272 JKK registered?

P272 JKK is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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