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405 UXN

1956 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,986 mi
Last recorded40,986 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1956 Rover 7533,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration405 UXN
MakeRover
Model75
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 40,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside front suspension has lift in kingpins

Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside front suspension has lift in kingpins

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

only one horn working

some lift in front suspension king pins offside and nearside.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension has lift in offside and nearside kingpins

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some lift in front king pins

Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body corrosion offside rear underside

exhaust system deteriorated

some lift in offside + nearside front suspension kingpins

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,670 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,026 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 31,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 30,363 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 30,363 miles

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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405 UXN is a 1956 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1956 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 33,494 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 405 UXN, 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 70 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 405 UXN registered?

405 UXN is a 1956 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 1956.

Is 405 UXN safe to buy?

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