MOT Status
Mileage
91,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
boot floor and front inner fliches corroded/nsf lower wing insecure
tyres displaying cracking in tread
vehicle displaying extensive corrosion and in places inappropiate repairs use of fibreglass etc
How Reliable is the Rover 90?
Based on 1,433 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESL 779 is a 1958 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 ESL 779, 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.
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What year was ESL 779 registered?
ESL 779 is a 1958 Rover 90, first registered on 1 January 1958.
Is ESL 779 safe to buy?
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