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FRC 351

1954 Rover 90

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,635 mi
Last recorded45,635 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1954 Rover 9046,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 351
MakeRover
Model90
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 45,347 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,277 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 43,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

severe oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,602 miles

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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FRC 351 is a 1954 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 46,481 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 FRC 351, 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 72 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 FRC 351?

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What year was FRC 351 registered?

FRC 351 is a 1954 Rover 90, first registered on 14 July 1954.

Is FRC 351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRC 351 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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