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RK08 JNO

2008 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

225,697 mi
Last recorded225,697 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Rover 7560,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JNO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 225,697 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 225,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 221,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 208,891 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Nov 2021 197,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 189,833 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 179,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 155,964 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,544 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 67,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,220 miles

condition of rear exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,181 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,168 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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RK08 JNO is a 2008 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RK08 JNO, 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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What year was RK08 JNO registered?

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

Is RK08 JNO safe to buy?

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