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V478 HVU

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,084 mi
Last recorded129,084 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 HVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 125,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 120,748 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 120,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 115,352 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 115,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 110,522 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 105,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V478 HVU is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V478 HVU, 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

How do I check the history of V478 HVU?

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What year was V478 HVU registered?

V478 HVU is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V478 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V478 HVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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