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238 HTC

1959 Rover 105

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,028 mi
Last recorded2,028 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1959 Rover 10559,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration238 HTC
MakeRover
Model105
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 2,028 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 2,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2012 3,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 3,128 miles

Possible headlights changed.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 3,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 3,128 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 1,525 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,519 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 105?

Based on 560 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
brake recording little or no effort 9
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238 HTC is a 1959 Rover 105 in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,552 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 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 238 HTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 105 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 67 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 238 HTC registered?

238 HTC is a 1959 Rover 105, first registered on 15 January 1959.

Is 238 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 238 HTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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