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BGS 48B

1981 Rover 95

Maroon Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 48B
MakeRover
Model95
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 73,018 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,592 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,213 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,846 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all other suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,586 miles

slight corrosion around nearside front jacking point area

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,916 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 95?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 51
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BGS 48B is a 1981 Rover 95 in Maroon with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover 95 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGS 48B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 45 years old, this Rover 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGS 48B registered?

BGS 48B is a 1981 Rover 95, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is BGS 48B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGS 48B 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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