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VYJ 595

1962 Rover 80

Black Petrol 2280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,541 mi
Last recorded3,541 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1962 Rover 8049,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 595
MakeRover
Model80
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,280cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 3,541 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 3,535 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steer arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 3,377 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Pass 2 Apr 2019 2,211 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 1,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 1,582 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

all suspention compnents corroded

rear drums corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 1,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 1,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside wiper blade slight deterioration

Pass 19 Mar 2009 1,119 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 1,119 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 99,677 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 99,297 miles

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

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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VYJ 595 is a 1962 Rover 80 in Black with a 2,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VYJ 595, 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.

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What year was VYJ 595 registered?

VYJ 595 is a 1962 Rover 80, first registered on 4 January 1962.

Is VYJ 595 safe to buy?

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