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SXW 47

1956 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,559 mi
Last recorded30,559 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1956 Rover 7533,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXW 47
MakeRover
Model75
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2012 30,559 miles

exhaust tail pipe runs very close to fuel tank

Pass 31 May 2011 30,163 miles

Exhaust Tail pipe very close to fuel tank

Pass 27 May 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,000 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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SXW 47 is a 1956 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 33,494 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 SXW 47, 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 70 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 SXW 47?

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What year was SXW 47 registered?

SXW 47 is a 1956 Rover 75, first registered on 14 June 1956.

Is SXW 47 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXW 47 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SXW 47 have outstanding finance?

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