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RK08 JMX

2008 Rover 75

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,963 mi
Last recorded68,963 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Rover 7560,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JMX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 68,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank mounting strapes corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 68,952 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery warning light on.

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose,

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,195 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts slightly rough when lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front beam pattern poor

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2020 60,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,556 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,079 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,464 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 26,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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RK08 JMX is a 2008 Rover 75 in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,130 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 RK08 JMX, 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 18 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK08 JMX is a 2008 Rover 75, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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