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890 MRF

1956 Rover 90

Silver Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1956 Rover 9055,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration890 MRF
MakeRover
Model90
Year1956
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 76,826 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,337 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,942 miles

front and rear tyrewalls perishing

oil leak engine area

Pass 20 Oct 2007 75,806 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 75,795 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 75,544 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 75,544 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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890 MRF is a 1956 Rover 90 in Silver with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1956 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 55,677 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 890 MRF, 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 70 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 890 MRF?

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What year was 890 MRF registered?

890 MRF is a 1956 Rover 90, first registered on 24 October 1956.

Is 890 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 890 MRF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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