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YYC 232

1957 Rover 105

Grey Petrol 2638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,835 mi
Last recorded99,835 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1957 Rover 10563,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 232
MakeRover
Model105
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,638cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 99,835 miles

Nearside front brake slight binding

Offside front brake slight binding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,071 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 99,069 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 98,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 97,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,115 miles

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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YYC 232 is a 1957 Rover 105 in Grey with a 2,638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1957 Rover 105 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 63,515 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 YYC 232, 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 69 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 YYC 232 registered?

YYC 232 is a 1957 Rover 105, first registered on 19 August 1957.

Is YYC 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYC 232 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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