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J888 SCS

2000 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,613 mi
Last recorded99,613 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 SCS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 99,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,727 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 93,936 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,621 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 89,618 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 83,167 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 83,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,640 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,057 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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J888 SCS is a 2000 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J888 SCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J888 SCS registered?

J888 SCS is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is J888 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 SCS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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