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KGJ 656A

1963 Rover 95

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1963 Rover 9557,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGJ 656A
MakeRover
Model95
Year1963
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 90,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,507 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,329 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 89,329 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

manual steering box leaking

rear brake pipes rusty over axle

slight free play in manual steering box

slight lift in nearside front and offside front king pin bushes

washers slow to operate ( manual pump )

Pass 5 Nov 2011 88,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,845 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f flexi brake pipe corroded

slight lift n/s king pin

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Aug 2009 86,836 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

n/s/f flexi brake pipe corroded

slight lift n/s king pin

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,535 miles

rear prop u/j worn

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/r outer runner corroded

oil leak engine

both front discs corroded

front lower valance corroded

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

lift in n/s king pin border line

Fail 28 Apr 2008 86,353 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front discs corroded

front lower valance corroded

lift in n/s king pin border line

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/r outer runner corroded

oil leak engine

rear prop u/j worn

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2007 85,796 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 58,774 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Poor wiper clearing action.

Pass 16 May 2006 82,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid on brake master cylinder

poor wiper clearing action

wing mirrors in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2006 82,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

poor wiper clearing action

wing mirrors in poor condition

How Reliable is the Rover 95?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 51
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KGJ 656A is a 1963 Rover 95 in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1963 Rover 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 57,002 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 95 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGJ 656A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Rover 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGJ 656A registered?

KGJ 656A is a 1963 Rover 95, first registered on 10 December 1963.

Is KGJ 656A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGJ 656A shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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