MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank heat shield loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust box corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside parking brake lower performance than offside
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside parking brake lower performance than offside
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn
front brake discs worn
long travel on parking brake
nearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge
both front tyres worn on edges
long travel on parking brake
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear fuel cooler damp
ALL BRAKE PADS TO BE CHECKED FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
BONNET HARD TO OPEN
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF53 MXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 RF53 MXT, 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 RF53 MXT registered?
RF53 MXT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is RF53 MXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF53 MXT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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