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M4 VKJ

2000 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 VKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,640 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit recommend replace

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

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

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

Offside front tyre close to legal limit recommend replace

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Rear brake pads low

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 100,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit recommend replace

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

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

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

Offside front tyre close to legal limit recommend replace

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Rear brake pads low

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,399 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,291 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 84,291 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,786 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,210 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 76,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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M4 VKJ 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 60%.

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 M4 VKJ, 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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What year was M4 VKJ registered?

M4 VKJ is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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