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VAS 154

1960 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,334 mi
Last recorded91,334 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1960 Rover 8052,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 154
MakeRover
Model80
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,334 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf kingpin bush slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf kingpin bush slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,084 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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VAS 154 is a 1960 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAS 154, 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 VAS 154 registered?

VAS 154 is a 1960 Rover 80, first registered on 20 July 1960.

Is VAS 154 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 154 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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