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999 AKJ

1957 Rover 105

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,045 mi
Last recorded82,045 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1957 Rover 10563,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 AKJ
MakeRover
Model105
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2012 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 73,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 72,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,492 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 71,492 miles

Parking 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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999 AKJ is a 1957 Rover 105 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1957 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 63,515 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 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 999 AKJ, 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 69 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 999 AKJ registered?

999 AKJ is a 1957 Rover 105, first registered on 20 August 1957.

Is 999 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 AKJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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