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OER 498

1955 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,394 mi
Last recorded47,394 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1955 Rover 7559,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOER 498
MakeRover
Model75
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,394 miles

offside sill becoming fragile especialy near rear jacking point

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,204 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,519 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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OER 498 is a 1955 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1955 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 59,464 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 OER 498, 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 71 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 OER 498?

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What year was OER 498 registered?

OER 498 is a 1955 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 1955.

Is OER 498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OER 498 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OER 498 have outstanding finance?

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