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LCE 400

1953 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,039 mi
Last recorded50,039 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1953 Rover 7550,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCE 400
MakeRover
Model75
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 50,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,995 miles

both inner sills under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner sills under vehicle holed and corroded.

Pass 13 May 2008 49,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner sills corroded

oil leak n/s front around suspension/brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2006 499,354 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 49,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

both front jacking pionts corroded

slight lift in both front king pins

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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LCE 400 is a 1953 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1953 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 LCE 400, 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 73 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 LCE 400?

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What year was LCE 400 registered?

LCE 400 is a 1953 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 1953.

Is LCE 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCE 400 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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