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159 YUB

1959 Rover 105

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,088 mi
Last recorded76,088 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1959 Rover 10559,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 YUB
MakeRover
Model105
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,088 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

several areas on underside holed/corroded but not in specified areas

Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,240 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Rover 105?

Based on 560 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
brake recording little or no effort 9
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159 YUB is a 1959 Rover 105 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1959 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,552 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 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 159 YUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 105 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 67 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 159 YUB registered?

159 YUB is a 1959 Rover 105, first registered on 1 May 1959.

Is 159 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 159 YUB 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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