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746 UXL

1978 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration746 UXL
MakeRover
Model80
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 86,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 85,555 miles

nearside front to rear foot step is badly corroded.

offside front to rear foot step is badly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 85,488 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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746 UXL is a 1978 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 746 UXL, 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 48 years old, this Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 746 UXL?

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What year was 746 UXL registered?

746 UXL is a 1978 Rover 80, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is 746 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 746 UXL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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