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K15 BOW

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,489 mi
Last recorded138,489 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 BOW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f-o/s/f headlamp aim has poor patterns

Fail 27 Nov 2013 138,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f-o/s/f headlamp aim has poor patterns

Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wire in wheel arch has slight wear

stability control warning light is on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 136,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wire in wheel arch has slight wear

stability control warning light is on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 132,713 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 132,713 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2010 129,393 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s droplink cover split

n/s/f/ tyre worn on both edges

slight smearing from wipers

x4 exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 26 Aug 2010 129,393 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s droplink cover split

n/s/f/ tyre worn on both edges

slight smearing from wipers

x4 exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 122,543 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 114,368 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 114,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 108,082 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 108,028 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal noisy when applied.

rear tyres worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,938 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 99,933 miles

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

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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K15 BOW is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K15 BOW, 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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K15 BOW is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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