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OSK 769

1959 Rover 100

Black Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1959 Rover 10064,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 769
MakeRover
Model100
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 97,460 miles

Fuel tank leaking drain plug (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch , body mounting area fractured (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch , body mounting area fractured (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,967 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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OSK 769 is a 1959 Rover 100 in Black with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 64,660 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 OSK 769, 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 67 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 OSK 769 registered?

OSK 769 is a 1959 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is OSK 769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 769 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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