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4479 RU

1963 Rover 95

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,732 mi
Last recorded62,732 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1963 Rover 9557,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4479 RU
MakeRover
Model95
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,845 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,717 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 May 2015 57,625 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,130 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,014 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 64,968 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,761 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,745 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 50,367 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,194 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 48,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 46,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,631 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2006 41,544 miles

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

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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4479 RU is a 1963 Rover 95 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 4479 RU, 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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4479 RU is a 1963 Rover 95, first registered on 2 May 1963.

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