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G555 VBB

1990 Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,916 mi
Last recorded182,916 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 VBB
MakeRover
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 182,916 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess front and rear have signs of perishing in air bags (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 182,916 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess front and rear have signs of perishing in air bags (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 182,533 miles

Front Washers slow to provide fluid

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Bellows is perished and getting close to exposing ply (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Main mirror view partially obscured by body

Rear Air dryer bracket is corroded but dryer secure

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess All suspension bellows are slightly perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 182,531 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex at silencer split blowing hot gases onto pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

Front Washers slow to provide fluid

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Bellows is perished and getting close to exposing ply (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Main mirror view partially obscured by body

Rear Air dryer bracket is corroded but dryer secure

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess All suspension bellows are slightly perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 182,507 miles

Air dryer bracket corroded but dryer secure

Hazard warning switch faulty bulb in switch not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front of axle (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror view partly obscured by body

Oil leak, but not excessive Some loss of oil on various areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess 5 of 6 bellows slightly perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2x track rod ends on relay arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas have some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Rover Unknown?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 4
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G555 VBB is a 1990 Rover Unknown in Green with a 5,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Rover Unknown fails its MOT is suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G555 VBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was G555 VBB registered?

G555 VBB is a 1990 Rover Unknown, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G555 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G555 VBB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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