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S3 SBN

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 SBN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,893 miles

both front and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

nearside rear view mirror cover is missing

steering rack has slight play

temp fuel cap fitted

vehicle suspension components are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

nearside rear view mirror cover is missing

steering rack has slight play

temp fuel cap fitted

vehicle suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,809 miles

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

both front tyres are perished, and have aprx 3mm tread

brake hose ferules are slightly corroded

nearside door mirror trim/back is missing

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

steering rack has slight play

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear view mirror outer casing missing

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2011 53,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear view mirror outer casing missing

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2011 53,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,731 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at chassis clips. †Also offside front pipe at union reccomend further investigation and protection.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges just legal at time of test

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

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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S3 SBN is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S3 SBN, 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 S3 SBN registered?

S3 SBN is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is S3 SBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 SBN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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