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GHF 466

1959 Rover 90

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1959 Rover 9042,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHF 466
MakeRover
Model90
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,889 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 85,868 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has parts deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,462 miles

Front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear boot area corroded

Nearside Rear boot area corroded

Offside Front chassis to body outrigger corroded

Offside Front spring carrier corroded

Offside Rear boot area corroded

Oil leak ()

front and rear shockabsorber bushes worn

underside undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2016 85,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear boot area corroded

Offside Front chassis to body outrigger corroded

Offside Front spring carrier corroded

Offside Rear boot area corroded

Oil leak ()

front and rear shockabsorber bushes worn

underside undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,640 miles

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

batterey tray corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 83,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

batterey housing corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bodyshell slightly corroded/scabby

nearside outer sill corroded and holed not within a pre-scribed area

oil leak on engine and rear diff

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,792 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,792 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 81,373 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front track rod end ,boot split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 81,373 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front track rod end ,boot split

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,313 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front and rear tyres have surface cracks onsidewalls although not bad enough to fail

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,617 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 79,605 miles

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

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

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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GHF 466 is a 1959 Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1959 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 42,850 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 GHF 466, 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 67 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHF 466 is a 1959 Rover 90, first registered on 11 July 1959.

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