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498 YMA

1963 Rover 95

Blue Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,582 mi
Last recorded42,582 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1963 Rover 9557,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration498 YMA
MakeRover
Model95
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,582 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 42,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,551 miles

General oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from nearside front hub seal(s)

oil leak from offside front hub seal(s)

slight play in nearside steering idler

underside of vehicle generally corroded and heavily greased

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,008 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,241 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 95?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 51
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498 YMA is a 1963 Rover 95 in Blue with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1963 Rover 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 57,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 95 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 498 YMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Rover 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 498 YMA?

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What year was 498 YMA registered?

498 YMA is a 1963 Rover 95, first registered on 1 February 1963.

Is 498 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 498 YMA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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