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UWA 775

1955 Rover 90

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,298 mi
Last recorded65,298 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1955 Rover 9062,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWA 775
MakeRover
Model90
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general body corrosion all over

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,260 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,238 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,238 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,790 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 64,781 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise boot area cannot be checked as boot does not open

advise drivers door when opened is not secure bottom hinge corroded

advise only exhaust system fowling chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,831 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,985 miles

the vehicle has general surface corrossion,in structual areas,rear tyres are showing perishing on side walls

Pass 19 Dec 2005 67,054 miles

corrosion on master cylinder to rear brake metal pipe

play in steering box

rear shock absorbers weak

steering wheel plastic covering cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2005 62,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bodywork in poor conditon corrosion on front vallance+front wings+bumpers+fuel cap

both headlamp reflectors corroded

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on outer sills

front bump stops missing

front tyres wearing on edges

rear leaf springs very weak+suspension low

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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UWA 775 is a 1955 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1955 Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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 UWA 775, 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 71 years old, this Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWA 775 registered?

UWA 775 is a 1955 Rover 90, first registered on 25 March 1955.

Is UWA 775 safe to buy?

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