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500 CMU

1954 Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,862 mi
Last recorded5,862 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1954 Rover 9046,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 CMU
MakeRover
Model90
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 5,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 5,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 570 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 94,265 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside headlamp reflector corroded. †both nearside tyre walls cracking. †slight noise from nearside front hub bearing. †exhaust tail-pipe rattling.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,265 miles

offside headlamp reflector corroded. †both nearside tyre walls cracking. †slight noise from nearside front hub bearing. †exhaust tail-pipe rattling.

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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500 CMU is a 1954 Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1954 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 46,481 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 500 CMU, 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 72 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 500 CMU?

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What year was 500 CMU registered?

500 CMU is a 1954 Rover 90, first registered on 8 October 1954.

Is 500 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 CMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 500 CMU have outstanding finance?

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