MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
handbrake travel evident
nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread
offside front tyre worn at edges of tread
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
handbrake travel evident
nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread
offside front tyre worn at edges of tread
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
handbrake travel evident
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread
noise evident from nearside and offside front top suspension
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
handbrake travel evident
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread
noise evident from nearside and offside front top suspension
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
noise evident from nearside and offside front top suspension
noise evident from nearside and offside front top suspension
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
offside rear tyre low tread
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
offside rear tyre low tread
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 UMV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BG53 UMV, 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 BG53 UMV registered?
BG53 UMV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is BG53 UMV safe to buy?
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