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8979 HX

1960 Rover 80

Green Lpg 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,169 mi
Last recorded27,169 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1960 Rover 8052,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8979 HX
MakeRover
Model80
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,169 miles

all steering joint dust boots are cracked and perishing

evidence of play in both king pins

front center suspension mounting is worn

n/s/r brake reading is low

vehicle is heavily modified

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,042 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,622 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front shock absorber mounting bolt bent

Pass 24 May 2007 24,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,893 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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8979 HX is a 1960 Rover 80 in Green with a 3,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8979 HX, 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 66 years old, this Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8979 HX registered?

8979 HX is a 1960 Rover 80, first registered on 8 June 1960.

Is 8979 HX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8979 HX 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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