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VFN 545

1960 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1960 Rover 8052,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFN 545
MakeRover
Model80
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,854 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,846 miles

Slight play N.S.Front top bush slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2015 98,846 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play N.S.Front top bush slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,690 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,449 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,309 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,092 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 98,092 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 97,934 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,639 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside mirror cracked

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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VFN 545 is a 1960 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1960 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,110 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 VFN 545, 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 66 years old, this Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFN 545 registered?

VFN 545 is a 1960 Rover 80, first registered on 8 July 1960.

Is VFN 545 safe to buy?

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