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KPO 223

1949 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,455 mi
Last recorded36,455 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1949 Rover 7532,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPO 223
MakeRover
Model75
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 36,445 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 36,368 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,343 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front kingpin has slight movement

nearside rear tyre deteriorating badly

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,269 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack around side wall

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 36,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R tyre starting to crack around side wall

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel on levers under car

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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KPO 223 is a 1949 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPO 223, 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 KPO 223 registered?

KPO 223 is a 1949 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 1949.

Is KPO 223 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPO 223 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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