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V242 GOT

2000 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,989 mi
Last recorded162,989 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 GOT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 162,989 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 159,142 miles

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

airbag warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,869 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 150,244 miles

A BULGE IS DEVELOPING ON O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL, REAR DISC CORRODING, O/S FRONT BRAKE-PAD HAS WORN LOW & DISCS ARE LIPPED. Thanx.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 144,830 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 133,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 121,316 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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V242 GOT is a 2000 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V242 GOT, 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 V242 GOT registered?

V242 GOT is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V242 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V242 GOT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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