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198 TNK

1963 Rover 95

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1963 Rover 9557,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 TNK
MakeRover
Model95
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 69,738 miles

some corrosion in nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2013 69,526 miles

nearside front jacking point area holed and corroded

nearside rear inner arch/side panel holed and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,445 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

prop shaft centre mounting worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

prop shaft centre mounting worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 76,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,620 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside steering idler slightly worn

offside top suspension bushes perished

Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,568 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front inner sill box sections corroded

slight lift in both king pins

tailpipe bracket req.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front inner sill box sections corroded but not structual

slight brake bind n/s/rear.

slight lift in both king pins

slight play n/s steering idler

tailpipe bracket req.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,472 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 95?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 51
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198 TNK is a 1963 Rover 95 in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1963 Rover 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 57,002 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 95 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 198 TNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Rover 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 198 TNK registered?

198 TNK is a 1963 Rover 95, first registered on 15 August 1963.

Is 198 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 TNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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