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XWJ 394

1956 Rover 90

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,677 mi
Last recorded55,677 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1956 Rover 9055,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWJ 394
MakeRover
Model90
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,677 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,402 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,143 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,452 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,403 miles

offside front floor holed

slight bind on nearside front brake

sllight bind on nearside rear brake

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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XWJ 394 is a 1956 Rover 90 in Grey 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 XWJ 394, 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

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What year was XWJ 394 registered?

XWJ 394 is a 1956 Rover 90, first registered on 9 October 1956.

Is XWJ 394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWJ 394 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.

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