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OKN 617

1952 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1952 Rover 7544,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKN 617
MakeRover
Model75
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,662 miles

some corrosion around bottom of b pillar and front sills (non structural)

some play in near side front top suspension arm bush

washer jets poor

Fail 19 Mar 2011 44,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

corrosion near front frame mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,662 miles

front brakes have mild judder

Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,662 miles

near side fornt wheel bearing has slight play

off side front sill has slight corrosion

rear brakes have slight bind but are ok in the rollers

Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 44,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

1.o/s/f outer sill light corroed †2.o/s/middle outer sill light corroed †3.o/s&n/s middle body mount light rust †4.n/s/f outer sill corroed †5.n/s/f middle outer sill corroed †6.o/s/f shock absorber lower rubber worn †

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 4,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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OKN 617 is a 1952 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1952 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 44,662 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 OKN 617, 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 74 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKN 617 registered?

OKN 617 is a 1952 Rover 75, first registered on 13 February 1952.

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