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AF53 WBG

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,051 mi
Last recorded98,051 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,701 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,677 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,091 miles

front wiper blades split

Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blades split

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock from above brake pedal when pedal is pressed

offside front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

rear silencer and support bracket corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock from above brake pedal when pedal is pressed

low effort nearside park brake

noise from front of engine

offside front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

rear silencer and support bracket corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,400 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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AF53 WBG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 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 AF53 WBG, 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 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 WBG registered?

AF53 WBG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AF53 WBG safe to buy?

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