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RSL 543

1959 Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1959 Rover 8045,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 543
MakeRover
Model80
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 85,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 84,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,282 miles

n/s and o/s front inner sills rotted (but not within any prescribed areas)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

n/s and o/s front inner sills rotted (but not within any prescribed areas)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,557 miles

cracks tn nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2012 82,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cracks tn nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight lift in nearside kingpin

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,304 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,699 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 78,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2007 77,773 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 77,322 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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RSL 543 is a 1959 Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 45,420 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 RSL 543, 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 67 years old, this Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSL 543 registered?

RSL 543 is a 1959 Rover 80, first registered on 9 September 1959.

Is RSL 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 543 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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