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WYF 722

1959 Rover 90

Brown Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,351 mi
Last recorded38,351 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1959 Rover 9042,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYF 722
MakeRover
Model90
Year1959
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 38,351 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns and os undersills weak

water leak from radiator

Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,351 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre perrished

undersills weak

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
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WYF 722 is a 1959 Rover 90 in Brown with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 42,850 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 90 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYF 722, 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 67 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WYF 722 registered?

WYF 722 is a 1959 Rover 90, first registered on 15 May 1959.

Is WYF 722 safe to buy?

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