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GF53 WGC

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,730 mi
Last recorded58,730 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WGC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,730 miles

Front Discs pitted

N/S Wing mirror missing

Rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,730 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Discs pitted

N/S Wing mirror missing

Rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,438 miles

exhaust sheld lose

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre split

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust sheld lose

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,074 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,108 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 23,899 miles

Inner Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,868 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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GF53 WGC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF53 WGC, 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 GF53 WGC registered?

GF53 WGC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is GF53 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 WGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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