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ULA 628

1957 Rover 105

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,313 mi
Last recorded12,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1957 Rover 10563,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 628
MakeRover
Model105
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,313 miles

ADVISE : ALL RUBBER SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN SILL SECTIONS BOTH SIDES.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 12,313 miles

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

ADVISE : ALL RUBBER SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN SILL SECTIONS BOTH SIDES.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,313 miles

ADVISE : ALL RUBBER SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR HUB LEAKING OIL.

ADVISE : WEAR IN STEERING BOX AND FRONT AXLE KING PINS.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,313 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN SILL SECTIONS.

ADVISE : SIGNS OF OIL LEAKAGE FROM OFF SIDE REAR HUB.

Pass 22 May 2009 12,313 miles

ADVISE : ALL RUBBER SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN BOTH SIDES SILL SECTIONS.

Fail 6 May 2009 12,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

ADVISE : ALL SUSPENSION RUBBER JOINTS DETERIORATING.

ADVISE : BRAKE PEDAL HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL EFFICIENCY NOT TESTED.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN INNER SILL SECTIONS.

ADVISE :STEERING JOINT RUBBER GAITERS DETERIORATED.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,313 miles

Signs of corrosion in underbody and chassis.

Track rod end rubber boots are missing. Front metal brake pipe is corroded. Handbrake performance is low.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,393 miles

ADVISE : FRONT OFF SIDE TO NEAR SIDE STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTION CORRODED.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

ADVISE : SIGNS OF CORROSION IN UNDERBODY AND SILL SECTIONS.

ADVISE : STEERING BALL JOINT GAITERS DETERIORATING.

Pass 4 May 2006 12,313 miles

Slight play in steering joints. Suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation and cracking.

Pass 3 May 2005 12,313 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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ULA 628 is a 1957 Rover 105 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULA 628, 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 ULA 628 registered?

ULA 628 is a 1957 Rover 105, first registered on 15 July 1957.

Is ULA 628 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 628 shows 10 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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