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269 XUJ

1959 Rover 90

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,941 mi
Last recorded64,941 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1959 Rover 9042,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration269 XUJ
MakeRover
Model90
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,574 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s rear tyre perished

oil on n/s/rear brake backplate

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,547 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 63,523 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,572 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,381 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,499 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,492 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 79,480 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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269 XUJ is a 1959 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 269 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.

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What year was 269 XUJ registered?

269 XUJ is a 1959 Rover 90, first registered on 4 March 1959.

Is 269 XUJ safe to buy?

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