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PTA 881

1953 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,187 mi
Last recorded51,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1953 Rover 7550,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTA 881
MakeRover
Model75
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,103cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,073 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,739 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 48,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,423 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,412 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 43,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,686 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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PTA 881 is a 1953 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTA 881, 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

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What year was PTA 881 registered?

PTA 881 is a 1953 Rover 75, first registered on 7 November 1953.

Is PTA 881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTA 881 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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