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RSX 34M

1997 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,965 mi
Last recorded92,965 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 34M
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 92,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 92,959 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 82,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,129 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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RSX 34M is a 1997 Rover 80 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,338 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 RSX 34M, 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 29 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RSX 34M registered?

RSX 34M is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RSX 34M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSX 34M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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