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208 XUJ

1959 Rover 90

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,149 mi
Last recorded13,149 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1959 Rover 9042,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration208 XUJ
MakeRover
Model90
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 13,149 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 13,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 4,622 miles

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 3 Sep 2010 750 miles

some perishing of both rear tyre walls

Fail 27 Aug 2010 657 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some perishing of both rear tyre walls

Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 96,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 948,820 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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208 XUJ is a 1959 Rover 90 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 90 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 208 XUJ, 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

How do I check the history of 208 XUJ?

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What year was 208 XUJ registered?

208 XUJ is a 1959 Rover 90, first registered on 9 March 1959.

Is 208 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 208 XUJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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