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XSK 216

1955 Rover 90

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,918 mi
Last recorded52,918 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1955 Rover 9062,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSK 216
MakeRover
Model90
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,918 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,842 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,842 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,486 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
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XSK 216 is a 1955 Rover 90 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1955 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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 XSK 216, 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 71 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 XSK 216?

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What year was XSK 216 registered?

XSK 216 is a 1955 Rover 90, first registered on 10 October 1955.

Is XSK 216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSK 216 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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