MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking carburator (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight play in steering box drop link
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r brake readings lower thn o/s/r
slight play in steering box shaft
How Reliable is the Rover 80?
Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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589 WPB is a 1961 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 589 WPB, 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.
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What year was 589 WPB registered?
589 WPB is a 1961 Rover 80, first registered on 3 November 1961.
Is 589 WPB safe to buy?
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