CarVerify

Free Car Check

VRU 172

1957 Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2638cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,972 mi
Last recorded81,972 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1957 Rover 9035,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 172
MakeRover
Model90
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 May 2010 81,972 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 80,840 miles

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
Full Rover 90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VRU 172 is a 1957 Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 90 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRU 172, 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 69 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRU 172?

You can check the full history of VRU 172 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VRU 172 registered?

VRU 172 is a 1957 Rover 90, first registered on 11 November 1957.

Is VRU 172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 172 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRU 172 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VRU 172. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.