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8896 VB

1963 Rover 95

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,328 mi
Last recorded24,328 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1963 Rover 9557,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8896 VB
MakeRover
Model95
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 24,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 24,300 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,206 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,015 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,716 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,714 miles

washers in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 23,683 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,453 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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8896 VB is a 1963 Rover 95 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 8896 VB, 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.

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What year was 8896 VB registered?

8896 VB is a 1963 Rover 95, first registered on 5 June 1963.

Is 8896 VB safe to buy?

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