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222 EHW

1959 Rover 105

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,605 mi
Last recorded72,605 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1959 Rover 10559,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 EHW
MakeRover
Model105
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 72,605 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills rusted and holed at front

Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills rusted and holed at front

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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222 EHW is a 1959 Rover 105 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 222 EHW, 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 222 EHW registered?

222 EHW is a 1959 Rover 105, first registered on 1 May 1959.

Is 222 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 EHW shows 3 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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