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MUW 75

1952 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1952 Rover 7544,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUW 75
MakeRover
Model75
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 77,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,847 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner & outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear rear spring shackle mounting tube corrode & previously repaired

Fail 21 Sep 2021 71,847 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner & outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear rear spring shackle mounting tube corrode & previously repaired

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,985 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,982 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering locking device missing relay arm cotter pin (2.1.3 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering relay lever has free play

Pass 26 Jun 2018
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016
Fail 8 Jan 2016 65,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,861 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,861 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,790 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake starting to bind wheel becoming tight to turn

n/s/f foot brake slightly slow on brake application.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,375 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,813 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 64,533 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s front & rear tyres slightly perished

n/s & o/s front suspension tie bar rubber bushes slightly perished

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroded

oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

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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MUW 75 is a 1952 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1952 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 44,662 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 MUW 75, 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 74 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 MUW 75 registered?

MUW 75 is a 1952 Rover 75, first registered on 4 January 1952.

Is MUW 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUW 75 shows 18 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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