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APB 281A

1959 Rover 90

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,941 mi
Last recorded2,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1959 Rover 9042,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 281A
MakeRover
Model90
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 2,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 2,938 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 2,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 2,934 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 2,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre eccessively cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2015 2,934 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre eccessively cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 2,929 miles

both front tyre walls starting to deteriorate

small exhaust blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 20 Oct 2011 2,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre walls starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Oct 2011 2,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2010 2,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2008 2,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 2,512 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 2,512 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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APB 281A is a 1959 Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1959 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 42,850 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 APB 281A, 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 67 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APB 281A registered?

APB 281A is a 1959 Rover 90, first registered on 1 April 1959.

Is APB 281A safe to buy?

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