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WHJ 528

1960 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,549 mi
Last recorded11,549 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1960 Rover 8052,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 528
MakeRover
Model80
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 11,549 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 11,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 11,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,492 miles

slight play in o/s drop arm

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,084 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 11,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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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WHJ 528 is a 1960 Rover 80 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WHJ 528, 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.

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What year was WHJ 528 registered?

WHJ 528 is a 1960 Rover 80, first registered on 10 May 1960.

Is WHJ 528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 528 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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