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YSL 485

1988 Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

5,252 mi
Last recorded5,252 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 485
MakeRover
Model90
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2011 5,252 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in o,s,f. kingpin

Pass 16 Dec 2010 4,843 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 4,843 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 4,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 4,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 4,145 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 4,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2008 4,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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YSL 485 is a 1988 Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

The most common reason a Rover 90 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YSL 485, 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 38 years old, this Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSL 485 registered?

YSL 485 is a 1988 Rover 90, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is YSL 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSL 485 shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YSL 485 have outstanding finance?

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