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MTM 970

1954 Rover 90

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1954 Rover 9046,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTM 970
MakeRover
Model90
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 93,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 92,118 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 92,061 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,605 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,158 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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MTM 970 is a 1954 Rover 90 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTM 970, 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

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What year was MTM 970 registered?

MTM 970 is a 1954 Rover 90, first registered on 9 March 1954.

Is MTM 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTM 970 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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