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885 FOT

1963 Rover 95

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,755 mi
Last recorded80,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1963 Rover 9557,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration885 FOT
MakeRover
Model95
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,306 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 78,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 78,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,904 miles

slight movement in steering box

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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885 FOT is a 1963 Rover 95 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 95 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 885 FOT, 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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What year was 885 FOT registered?

885 FOT is a 1963 Rover 95, first registered on 1 January 1963.

Is 885 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 885 FOT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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