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OFY 278

1958 Rover 105

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,513 mi
Last recorded44,513 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1958 Rover 10554,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFY 278
MakeRover
Model105
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,513 miles

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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OFY 278 is a 1958 Rover 105 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 105 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFY 278, 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 OFY 278 registered?

OFY 278 is a 1958 Rover 105, first registered on 5 March 1958.

Is OFY 278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFY 278 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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