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SWK 590

1979 Rover 75

White Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,964 mi
Last recorded68,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 590
MakeRover
Model75
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,294 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,465 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,460 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,205 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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SWK 590 is a 1979 Rover 75 in White with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWK 590, 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 47 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 SWK 590?

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What year was SWK 590 registered?

SWK 590 is a 1979 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 1979.

Is SWK 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWK 590 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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