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V175 EFH

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,124 mi
Last recorded125,124 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 EFH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlights have weak patterns

Pass 28 Jan 2013 115,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,817 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

knock from steering

lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

n/s/f anti roll bar balljoint covers split [upper and lower]

n/s/r anti roll bar ball joint cover split

n/s/r indicator flashes pale amber

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn

play in steering rack o/s/f

rear subframe and suspension arms very corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 108,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

knock from steering

lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

n/s/f anti roll bar balljoint covers split [upper and lower]

n/s/r anti roll bar ball joint cover split

n/s/r handbrake low

n/s/r indicator flashes pale amber

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn

play in steering rack o/s/f

rear subframe and suspension arms very corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,577 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2011 105,577 miles

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

n/s front tyre starting to wear

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,279 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake performance slightly low

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,327 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 90,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,351 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 71,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 557,208 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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V175 EFH is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V175 EFH, 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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V175 EFH is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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