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FVJ 530

1948 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,976 mi
Last recorded43,976 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1948 Rover 7542,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVJ 530
MakeRover
Model75
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,976 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,053 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,831 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 30,714 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

please be advised that both front brakes are hydrolics and rears are rod controled

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 59,426 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust emissions, slight blue smoke..

slight lift in o/s/f king pin...

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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FVJ 530 is a 1948 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1948 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,449 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 FVJ 530, 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 78 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 FVJ 530 registered?

FVJ 530 is a 1948 Rover 75, first registered on 8 October 1948.

Is FVJ 530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVJ 530 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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