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VAS 221

1959 Rover 105

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,611 mi
Last recorded67,611 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1959 Rover 10559,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 221
MakeRover
Model105
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,611 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,061 miles

brakes binding slightly

chassis area around parking brake lever mounting rusting

several areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,972 miles

parking brake efficiency only just adequate

several areas of underbody / chassis members rusting

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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VAS 221 is a 1959 Rover 105 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,552 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 VAS 221, 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 67 years old, this Rover 105 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAS 221 registered?

VAS 221 is a 1959 Rover 105, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is VAS 221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 221 shows 4 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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