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R100 SGB

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,098 mi
Last recorded89,098 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 SGB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 89,098 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,512 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 87,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,011 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play/movement in upper steering column

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,153 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 61,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,915 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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R100 SGB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R100 SGB, 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 R100 SGB registered?

R100 SGB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is R100 SGB safe to buy?

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