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J70 CRB

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CRB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rear mounting snapped

Offside front lower arm rear mounting bush torn slightly

Several areas of heavy surface corrosion underfloor

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,018 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 78,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,999 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 32,599 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment check

Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,110 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,985 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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J70 CRB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J70 CRB, 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 J70 CRB registered?

J70 CRB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is J70 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 CRB shows 12 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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