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V223 RCA

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 RCA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 143,141 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 143,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section n/s pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section o/s pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 131,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear clipped areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 131,959 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear clipped areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,043 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 118,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,380 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear o/s rear handbrake cable very worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,605 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f suspension arm bush deterioated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,602 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f suspension arm bush deterioated

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,777 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,527 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 35,586 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 30,312 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V223 RCA is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V223 RCA, 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 V223 RCA registered?

V223 RCA is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V223 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V223 RCA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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