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BAS 964

1957 Rover 105

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,012 mi
Last recorded5,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1957 Rover 10563,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 964
MakeRover
Model105
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,012 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 5,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,027 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,830 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,181 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 64,604 miles

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

advise n/s rear bumper sticking out

advise o/s parking brake efficiency low

Fail 27 Apr 2006 64,599 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s/rear bumper sticking out

advise o/s parking brake low efficiency

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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BAS 964 is a 1957 Rover 105 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BAS 964, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAS 964 registered?

BAS 964 is a 1957 Rover 105, first registered on 4 October 1957.

Is BAS 964 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 964 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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