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PYU 247

1955 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,531 mi
Last recorded90,531 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1955 Rover 7559,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYU 247
MakeRover
Model75
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,531 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 90,531 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,185 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside sills outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear brake binding slightly

sligh corrosion nearside front chassis outrigger

Fail 1 Nov 2012 89,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside sills outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion nearside front chassis outrigger

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,031 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,995 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 84,407 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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PYU 247 is a 1955 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PYU 247, 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 PYU 247 registered?

PYU 247 is a 1955 Rover 75, first registered on 21 April 1955.

Is PYU 247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYU 247 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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