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108 XWF

1961 Rover 80

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,386 mi
Last recorded58,386 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration108 XWF
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,386 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,261 miles

lift pressent in o/s/f king pin

n/s drag link ball joint boot torn

n/s/r shockabsorber lower mounting bracket finnishing plate corroded

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp

unable to inspect rear springs correctly covered in strapping

Fail 3 Nov 2006 58,256 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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108 XWF is a 1961 Rover 80 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 108 XWF, 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

How do I check the history of 108 XWF?

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What year was 108 XWF registered?

108 XWF is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 13 January 1961.

Is 108 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 108 XWF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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