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246 XUY

1959 Rover 90

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,903 mi
Last recorded22,903 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1959 Rover 9042,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration246 XUY
MakeRover
Model90
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 22,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,375 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 90?

Based on 1,433 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 86
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 31
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246 XUY is a 1959 Rover 90 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 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 42,850 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 90 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 246 XUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 67 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 246 XUY registered?

246 XUY is a 1959 Rover 90, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is 246 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 246 XUY 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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