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V189 HBL

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,977 mi
Last recorded128,977 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 HBL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 128,977 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 128,326 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,048 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 124,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 123,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 121,216 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,989 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,827 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 118,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,507 miles

handbrake getting close to the end of its travel

Fail 12 Dec 2011 115,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 115,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,601 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 112,601 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 109,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 109,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,571 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,405 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 101,293 miles

N/S HEADLAMP TAPE FITTED TO CORRECT BEAM PATTERN

REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 16 Dec 2005 97,626 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 97,626 miles

Centre Lower 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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V189 HBL is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V189 HBL, 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 V189 HBL registered?

V189 HBL is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V189 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V189 HBL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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