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X800 SMG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,154 mi
Last recorded79,154 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX800 SMG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,154 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in o/s rack end

rust on brake pipes

very heavy rust in rear exhaust box

Fail 18 Oct 2012 76,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in o/s rack end

rust on brake pipes

very heavy rust in rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 60,963 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

rust on all brake pipes

travel on handbrake

very heavy rust in rear exhaust box

Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

rust on all brake pipes

travel on handbrake

very heavy rust in rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,336 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,209 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 34,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,152 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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X800 SMG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X800 SMG, 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 X800 SMG registered?

X800 SMG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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