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WWJ 688

1956 Rover 90

Black Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,984 mi
Last recorded74,984 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1956 Rover 9055,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWJ 688
MakeRover
Model90
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,538 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,252 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 74,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 73,754 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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WWJ 688 is a 1956 Rover 90 in Black with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 90 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWJ 688, 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 WWJ 688?

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What year was WWJ 688 registered?

WWJ 688 is a 1956 Rover 90, first registered on 24 April 1956.

Is WWJ 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWJ 688 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WWJ 688 have outstanding finance?

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