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256 YUA

1959 Rover 90

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,261 mi
Last recorded20,261 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1959 Rover 9042,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 YUA
MakeRover
Model90
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 20,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,335 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2007 15,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 14,203 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 14,203 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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256 YUA is a 1959 Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 256 YUA, 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 256 YUA?

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What year was 256 YUA registered?

256 YUA is a 1959 Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 256 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 256 YUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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