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J16 KGW

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 KGW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 138,650 miles

brake discs wearing

exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 138,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake discs wearing

exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 129,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread,cracks in windsreen

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,o/s sill damaged,heat shield loose,f/link rods slight play,brake discs wearing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 129,812 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside headlamp lens tarnishing

offside sill damaged

rear suspension components and rear subframe have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 122,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 120,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s wiper blade staring to split

n/s/f anti roll bar gaitor split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 120,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s wiper blade staring to split

n/s/f anti roll bar gaitor split

Pass 22 May 2008 113,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 113,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 105,501 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin perish

Fail 24 May 2007 105,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 91,728 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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J16 KGW is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 81,936 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 J16 KGW, 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 26 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J16 KGW is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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