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PMR 250

1957 Rover 105

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,294 mi
Last recorded21,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1957 Rover 10563,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMR 250
MakeRover
Model105
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 20,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,967 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Mar 2009 11,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

rust in side members and outriggers

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,762 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 4,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering mech runs very close to exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2006 97,952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 97,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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PMR 250 is a 1957 Rover 105 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1957 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 63,515 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 PMR 250, 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 69 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMR 250 registered?

PMR 250 is a 1957 Rover 105, first registered on 22 July 1957.

Is PMR 250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMR 250 shows 13 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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