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781 UYV

1957 Rover 105

Multi-colour Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1957 Rover 10563,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration781 UYV
MakeRover
Model105
Year1957
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,879 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 98,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,604 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Rover 105?

Based on 560 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
brake recording little or no effort 9
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781 UYV is a 1957 Rover 105 in Multi-colour with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1957 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 63,515 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 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 781 UYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 105 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 69 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 781 UYV registered?

781 UYV is a 1957 Rover 105, first registered on 6 April 1957.

Is 781 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 781 UYV shows 4 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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