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PXU 653

1955 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,132 mi
Last recorded20,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1955 Rover 7559,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXU 653
MakeRover
Model75
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,132 miles

under vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel cracked in outer cover

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,433 miles

front tyres goiung out of shape,nearside wearing low

judder offside front brake

play in nearside steering idler & steering box has end float in output shaft

rear brake back plates damp,axle oil leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2012 18,427 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres goiung out of shape,nearside wearing low

judder offside front brake

play in nearside steering idler & steering box has end float in output shaft

Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,329 miles

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

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

minimal play in both front king pins

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,382 miles

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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PXU 653 is a 1955 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1955 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 59,464 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 PXU 653, 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 71 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 PXU 653 registered?

PXU 653 is a 1955 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 1955.

Is PXU 653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXU 653 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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