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842 XVB

1962 Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,228 mi
Last recorded50,228 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1962 Rover 8049,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration842 XVB
MakeRover
Model80
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 50,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,228 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 50,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 25 Oct 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear boot cannot be opened (6.2.B.1c)

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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842 XVB is a 1962 Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 49,142 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 842 XVB, 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 64 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 842 XVB?

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What year was 842 XVB registered?

842 XVB is a 1962 Rover 80, first registered on 17 April 1962.

Is 842 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 842 XVB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 842 XVB have outstanding finance?

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