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P603 JYC

1996 Rover 80

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 JYC
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 139,708 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 139,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 127,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 127,522 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 127,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise adjust offside windscreen wiper arc.

Advise wear both rear brake discs.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2005 115,013 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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P603 JYC is a 1996 Rover 80 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P603 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P603 JYC registered?

P603 JYC is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P603 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 JYC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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