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P161 WJR

1996 Rover 80

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,234 mi
Last recorded129,234 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 WJR
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2006 129,234 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 126,909 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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P161 WJR is a 1996 Rover 80 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 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 P161 WJR, 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 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P161 WJR registered?

P161 WJR is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P161 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 WJR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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