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YYH 183

1960 Rover 80

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,984 mi
Last recorded21,984 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1960 Rover 8052,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYH 183
MakeRover
Model80
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,637 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,241 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 21,241 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,746 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,362 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,655 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,652 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front propshaft bolts loose

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,388 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 18,384 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YYH 183 is a 1960 Rover 80 in Black 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 YYH 183, 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 YYH 183 registered?

YYH 183 is a 1960 Rover 80, first registered on 1 May 1960.

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