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UYY 725

1958 Rover 105

Green Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,984 mi
Last recorded28,984 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1958 Rover 10554,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYY 725
MakeRover
Model105
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 28,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 28,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,441 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

vehicle heavily covererd in underseal on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2010 28,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,398 miles

front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 4 Aug 2005 28,385 miles

oil leak

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

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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UYY 725 is a 1958 Rover 105 in Green with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UYY 725, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYY 725 registered?

UYY 725 is a 1958 Rover 105, first registered on 25 March 1958.

Is UYY 725 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYY 725 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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