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585 GJO

1959 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1959 Rover 10064,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration585 GJO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,349 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,774 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,519 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,823 miles

lift in n/s king pin

play in both front trailing arm bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,753 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 2,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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585 GJO is a 1959 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1959 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 64,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 585 GJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 67 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 585 GJO registered?

585 GJO is a 1959 Rover 100, first registered on 11 November 1959.

Is 585 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 585 GJO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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