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RFN 434

1959 Rover 105

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,651 mi
Last recorded10,651 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1959 Rover 10559,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFN 434
MakeRover
Model105
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 10,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,045 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 8,659 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 May 2009 8,657 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 7,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,741 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offsde rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger side washer not working

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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RFN 434 is a 1959 Rover 105 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFN 434, 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 67 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFN 434?

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What year was RFN 434 registered?

RFN 434 is a 1959 Rover 105, first registered on 3 February 1959.

Is RFN 434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFN 434 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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