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559 XUB

1955 Rover 90

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1955 Rover 9062,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration559 XUB
MakeRover
Model90
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2006 84,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four doors stiff

engine noisy

Fail 29 Nov 2006 84,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all doors stiff to open

engine noisy

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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559 XUB is a 1955 Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 559 XUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 559 XUB registered?

559 XUB is a 1955 Rover 90, first registered on 11 November 1955.

Is 559 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 559 XUB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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