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275 XUG

1955 Rover 90

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1955 Rover 9062,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 XUG
MakeRover
Model90
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 62,562 miles

Secondary brake (hand) only just meets MOT performance standard

slight corrosion to underside

various rubber suspension bushes slight wear & perished

Fail 30 May 2017 62,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Secondary brake (hand) only just meets MOT performance standard

slight corrosion to underside

various rubber suspension bushes slight wear & perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,105 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 61,646 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake hoses loose but not insecure

both registration plate lights dim

corrosion to near side body

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

misting of fluid on near side front drum backplate

near side horn loose but not insecure

off side body corroded

off side front inner wing corroded

off side rear tyre perished

off side section off rear bumper loose but not insecure

oil leak from steering box

rear differential oil leak

spare tyre cracked

vehicle heavily welded

wiper motor loose but not insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,970 miles

all tyres poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,223 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 60,223 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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275 XUG is a 1955 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1955 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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 275 XUG, 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 71 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 275 XUG registered?

275 XUG is a 1955 Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1955.

Is 275 XUG safe to buy?

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