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XKO 885

1956 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,619 mi
Last recorded27,619 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1956 Rover 7533,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKO 885
MakeRover
Model75
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,619 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front indicator lens slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear prop-shaft universal joint

Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,570 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2012 27,400 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,631 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,413 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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XKO 885 is a 1956 Rover 75 in Black 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 XKO 885, 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 XKO 885?

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What year was XKO 885 registered?

XKO 885 is a 1956 Rover 75, first registered on 5 July 1956.

Is XKO 885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKO 885 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.

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