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873 HPK

1979 Rover 105

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,344 mi
Last recorded41,344 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration873 HPK
MakeRover
Model105
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,344 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 41,340 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 105?

Based on 560 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
brake recording little or no effort 9
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873 HPK is a 1979 Rover 105 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rover 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 873 HPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 105 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 47 years old, this Rover 105 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 873 HPK registered?

873 HPK is a 1979 Rover 105, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is 873 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 873 HPK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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