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OSL 830

1954 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,246 mi
Last recorded1,246 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1954 Rover 7552,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 830
MakeRover
Model75
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 1,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 1,232 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 1,232 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear hand brake effort slightly lower than nearside

Pass 30 Jun 2006 1,218 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 1,217 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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OSL 830 is a 1954 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1954 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 52,628 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 OSL 830, 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 72 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 OSL 830 registered?

OSL 830 is a 1954 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 1954.

Is OSL 830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 830 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSL 830 have outstanding finance?

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