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VFF 353

1949 Rover 75

Maroon Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,784 mi
Last recorded3,784 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1949 Rover 7532,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 353
MakeRover
Model75
Year1949
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 3,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 2,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 2,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 746 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 746 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,938 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 99,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 97,240 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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VFF 353 is a 1949 Rover 75 in Maroon with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1949 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 32,651 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 VFF 353, 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 77 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 VFF 353?

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What year was VFF 353 registered?

VFF 353 is a 1949 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 1949.

Is VFF 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFF 353 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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