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ARU 858A

1958 Rover 90

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1958 Rover 9046,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 858A
MakeRover
Model90
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,578 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)

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2007 95,287 miles

slight binding on front brakes

slight oil leak on both rear hubs

Pass 4 Sep 2006 95,217 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 94,094 miles

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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ARU 858A is a 1958 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 46,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 90 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARU 858A, 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 68 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 ARU 858A?

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What year was ARU 858A registered?

ARU 858A is a 1958 Rover 90, first registered on 1 March 1958.

Is ARU 858A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 858A shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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