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V275 FGO

2000 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,814 mi
Last recorded119,814 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 FGO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,001 miles

both rear lower suspension arms starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,434 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,821 miles

both rear upper suspension arms starting to corrode

Fail 25 Sep 2015 111,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear upper suspension arms starting to corrode

considerable handbrake lever travel

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Fail 24 Sep 2014 109,527 miles

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

Nearside inner steering rack gaiter damp

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

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,527 miles

Nearside inner steering rack gaiter damp

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,492 miles

Advise airbag light is on

Advise rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,232 miles

Advise both rear brake discs are badly pitted and corroded

Advise engine oil filter is leaking

Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 101,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both rear brake discs are badly pitted and corroded

Advise engine oil filter is leaking

Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,144 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,066 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 97,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 97,053 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 2 May 2008 93,836 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight travel on handbrake noted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,711 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 92,711 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,383 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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V275 FGO is a 2000 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V275 FGO, 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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V275 FGO is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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