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WA57 RKK

2008 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,494 mi
Last recorded159,494 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Rover 7560,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 RKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 159,494 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 159,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch/brake pedal rubbers deteriorated

engine oil leak

nearside front seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Sep 2017 156,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch/brake pedal rubbers deteriorated

engine oil leak

nearside front seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Oct 2016 152,967 miles

nearside rear seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

offside front anti roll bar link rubber deteriorated

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2016 152,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

offside front anti roll bar link rubber deteriorated

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 148,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 129,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,939 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,939 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,144 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,710 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 165 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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WA57 RKK is a 2008 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA57 RKK, 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 WA57 RKK registered?

WA57 RKK is a 2008 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is WA57 RKK safe to buy?

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