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RSK 596

1956 Rover 90

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,840 mi
Last recorded66,840 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1956 Rover 9055,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSK 596
MakeRover
Model90
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,546 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

nsr corrosion

osf corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,639 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,977 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 65,635 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 64,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 63,184 miles

offside front bump stop insecure

Pass 23 May 2006 61,970 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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RSK 596 is a 1956 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1956 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 55,677 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 RSK 596, 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 70 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RSK 596?

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What year was RSK 596 registered?

RSK 596 is a 1956 Rover 90, first registered on 14 June 1956.

Is RSK 596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSK 596 shows 8 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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