MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on cat join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded need polishing (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished to outer sidewall has damage inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear brake caliper fitting missing (outer spring clip)
undertray fitted to vehicle unable to see all of underside
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes coated in grease
o/s/r tyre inner wall small cuts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all metal brake pipes greased
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear indicators fading / heavy brake pipe corrosion / rear exhaust in very poor condition / n/s/r tyre 2mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear indicators fading / heavy brake pipe corrosion / rear exhaust in very poor condition / n/s/r tyre 2mm
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres on 2mil 205/65 r15 94v
handbrake has slight travel
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF53 MLY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 RF53 MLY, 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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RF53 MLY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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