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XXM 581

1959 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,711 mi
Last recorded10,711 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1959 Rover 8045,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXM 581
MakeRover
Model80
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 10,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 9,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,208 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 7,208 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 6,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 6,668 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 6,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,100 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 6,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,514 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 5,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 383 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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XXM 581 is a 1959 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1959 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 45,420 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 XXM 581, 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 67 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 XXM 581 registered?

XXM 581 is a 1959 Rover 80, first registered on 26 October 1959.

Is XXM 581 safe to buy?

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