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PRS 721

1961 Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRS 721
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,616 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 68,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,577 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 68,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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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PRS 721 is a 1961 Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PRS 721, 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

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What year was PRS 721 registered?

PRS 721 is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is PRS 721 safe to buy?

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