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831 UYY

1956 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,831 mi
Last recorded20,831 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1956 Rover 7533,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration831 UYY
MakeRover
Model75
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,381 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,691 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 18,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 18,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 17,334 miles

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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831 UYY is a 1956 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 831 UYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 831 UYY?

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What year was 831 UYY registered?

831 UYY is a 1956 Rover 75, first registered on 2 June 1956.

Is 831 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 831 UYY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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