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GWD 180

1948 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,319 mi
Last recorded6,319 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1948 Rover 7542,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 180
MakeRover
Model75
Year1948
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,319 miles

slight gas leak on the exhaust

slight imbalance in the front brakes

slight oil leak on the steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2016 6,134 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 6,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight fluid weep on the steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,718 miles

slight inbalance in the front brakes

slight wear in the nearside front trackrod end

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Pass 15 Jul 2014 5,492 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight gas leaks on the exhaust

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,942 miles

slight inbalance in the front brakes

slight wear in the nearside front trackrodend

Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,255 miles

slight wear in the nearside front outer trackrodend

Fail 20 Jul 2012 4,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust mountings in poor condition

front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition

nearside and offside top suspension arm bushes weak

slight gas leak on the exhaust

slight wear in the nearside front outer trackrodend

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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GWD 180 is a 1948 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1948 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,449 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 GWD 180, 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 78 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 GWD 180 registered?

GWD 180 is a 1948 Rover 75, first registered on 8 May 1948.

Is GWD 180 safe to buy?

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