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1 FCY

1949 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,681 mi
Last recorded72,681 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1949 Rover 7532,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FCY
MakeRover
Model75
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,681 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,408 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor to sills (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,677 miles

body rusting behind front wheel arches

slight play in side to side movement on both front road wheels

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,976 miles

corrosion near all four outer body mounts,braking and suspension components mounted on seperate chassis

passangers side front bump stop coming un bonded

slight free play in steering wheel,side to side

Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,966 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,009 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 67,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 65,885 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 64,713 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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1 FCY is a 1949 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1949 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 32,651 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 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 FCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 77 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1 FCY registered?

1 FCY is a 1949 Rover 75, first registered on 5 May 1949.

Is 1 FCY safe to buy?

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