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HG52 OAE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,680 mi
Last recorded165,680 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 OAE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 165,680 miles

Advise oil leak engine.

Advise slight split in brake pedal rubber.

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low.

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 158,225 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

front wipers smeary

nail in right rear tyre

right rear jacking block missing

slight play in steering colum

Pass 21 Feb 2015 151,150 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 144,232 miles

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 144,228 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,946 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp and getting weak.

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 136,946 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp and getting weak.

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,029 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly cracking and deteriorating.

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty and in poor condition.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,712 miles

front and rear discs getting rusty

rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2011 110,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front and rear brake disc,s getting rusty.

Rear exhaust silencer getting rusty.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 75,185 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,159 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 60,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,776 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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HG52 OAE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HG52 OAE, 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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HG52 OAE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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