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HSL 407

1958 Rover 105

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,078 mi
Last recorded12,078 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1958 Rover 10554,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 407
MakeRover
Model105
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 12,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 11,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,093 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,093 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Rover 105?

Based on 560 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
brake recording little or no effort 9
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HSL 407 is a 1958 Rover 105 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 54,708 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 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSL 407, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 105 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 68 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSL 407 registered?

HSL 407 is a 1958 Rover 105, first registered on 27 March 1958.

Is HSL 407 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSL 407 shows 4 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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