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MF53 OYG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 OYG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

bonnet opening inoperative

Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

bonnet opening inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,151 miles

exhaust repaired

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 71,392 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,920 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

pad warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,433 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,616 miles

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

centre brake light not working but cannot see everdance that it is operational and not just a reflector

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,866 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,559 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF53 OYG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MF53 OYG, 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 MF53 OYG registered?

MF53 OYG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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