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CGR 475

1953 Standard Vanguard

Blue Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1953 Standard Vanguard63,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGR 475
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 98,678 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,612 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,590 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,575 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,550 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,513 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 98,411 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 98,387 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,383 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,376 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,358 miles

nearside front seat mount is slightly loose

offside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 98,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 98,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 98,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 98,072 miles

How Reliable is the Standard Vanguard?

Based on 587 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
238
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 11
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CGR 475 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard in Blue with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1953 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 63,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Standard Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGR 475, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Standard Vanguard typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 73 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGR 475 registered?

CGR 475 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 25 March 1953.

Is CGR 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGR 475 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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