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NLX 754

1953 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,940 mi
Last recorded58,940 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1953 Rover 7550,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 754
MakeRover
Model75
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,444 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 58,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2009 58,218 miles

genral under body corrsion

slight gaer box oil leak

surface rust on exhuast

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,541 miles

rear diff oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear diff oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,123 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,601 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

slight play in king pins

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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NLX 754 is a 1953 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1953 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 NLX 754, 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 73 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 NLX 754?

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What year was NLX 754 registered?

NLX 754 is a 1953 Rover 75, first registered on 15 April 1953.

Is NLX 754 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLX 754 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.

Does NLX 754 have outstanding finance?

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