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B16 EPG

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EPG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,599 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,753 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,148 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,625 miles

play in steering rack and steering gaiters damp

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,453 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,934 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

WEAR IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,562 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 61,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,800 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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B16 EPG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B16 EPG, 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 B16 EPG registered?

B16 EPG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is B16 EPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 EPG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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