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VYR 950

1959 Rover 105

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,456 mi
Last recorded41,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1959 Rover 10559,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYR 950
MakeRover
Model105
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 May 2012 41,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,446 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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VYR 950 is a 1959 Rover 105 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYR 950, 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.

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How do I check the history of VYR 950?

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What year was VYR 950 registered?

VYR 950 is a 1959 Rover 105, first registered on 21 January 1959.

Is VYR 950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYR 950 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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