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HPY 54

1956 Rover 90

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,169 mi
Last recorded75,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1956 Rover 9055,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPY 54
MakeRover
Model90
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,557 miles

All Tyres showing cracks on outer side walkls

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,332 miles

All tyres showing cracks on outer walls

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 72,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

All tyres showing cracks on outer walls

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,989 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,989 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,504 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking on outer walls

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All tyres showing signs of cracking on outer walls

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 71,196 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,078 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,943 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,943 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,831 miles

slight cracking of rear tyre sidewalls {old tyres possibly perished}

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,540 miles

N/S/F Bump stop insecure

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,377 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 70,377 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,320 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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HPY 54 is a 1956 Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1956 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 55,677 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 HPY 54, 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 70 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPY 54 registered?

HPY 54 is a 1956 Rover 90, first registered on 25 March 1956.

Is HPY 54 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPY 54 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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