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589 WPB

1961 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1961 Rover 8054,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration589 WPB
MakeRover
Model80
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 81,631 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 81,578 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 81,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,103 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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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?

The MOT history for 589 WPB shows 6 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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