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HSJ 273

1960 Rover 100

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,021 mi
Last recorded80,021 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1960 Rover 10053,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 273
MakeRover
Model100
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,021 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,737 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,801 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,801 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes 71% imbalanced

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,789 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,789 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,772 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,772 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 73,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 73,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,809 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 72,558 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 72,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 72,030 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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HSJ 273 is a 1960 Rover 100 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1960 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 53,376 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 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSJ 273, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 66 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSJ 273 registered?

HSJ 273 is a 1960 Rover 100, first registered on 14 March 1960.

Is HSJ 273 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSJ 273 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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