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582 XWG

1955 Rover 90

Cream Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,511 mi
Last recorded83,511 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1955 Rover 9062,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration582 XWG
MakeRover
Model90
Year1955
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 82,460 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,418 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 80,414 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,404 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake back plates wet with oil

offside rear brake binding

slight blow at exhaust flang

Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,386 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no head light main beam tell tail

Fail 18 Jul 2012 80,371 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no head light main beam tell tail

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking out of n/s and o/s rear hubs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake backing plates wet

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,249 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 80,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,176 miles

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

n/s front bump stop detached

Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s front bump stop detached

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,133 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear back plates wet(oil)

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 18 Jun 2007 80,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear back plates wet

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake back plates wet (oil)

near side front suspenion bump stop insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2005 79,955 miles

o/s/f tyre has been touching suspension arm.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

wear in o/s king pin asembly.& play in o/s/f wheel bearings.

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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582 XWG is a 1955 Rover 90 in Cream with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 582 XWG, 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 582 XWG registered?

582 XWG is a 1955 Rover 90, first registered on 29 March 1955.

Is 582 XWG safe to buy?

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