MOT Status
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158,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake only just met minimum effort required
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. has spare (doe nut ) fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake only just met minimum effort required
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front heatshield is insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Nearside front sensor fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front heatshield is insecure
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes Both Sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes Both Sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres on 3mm
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FC03 KYS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FC03 KYS, 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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FC03 KYS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.
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