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WFO 779

1962 Rover 95

Black Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,218 mi
Last recorded25,218 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1962 Rover 9543,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 779
MakeRover
Model95
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,218 miles

steering box damp

Pass 10 Oct 2024 24,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 23,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 23,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,798 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 22,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,115 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 21,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 114,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,676 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 188,619 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 95?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 51
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WFO 779 is a 1962 Rover 95 in Black with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1962 Rover 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 43,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 95 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WFO 779, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Rover 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFO 779?

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What year was WFO 779 registered?

WFO 779 is a 1962 Rover 95, first registered on 9 November 1962.

Is WFO 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFO 779 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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