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V493 MCF

2000 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,600 mi
Last recorded41,600 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 MCF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 41,600 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 41,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r lamp repaired with lens tape

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 39,365 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,446 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 34,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 32,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 28,495 miles

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 22,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2005 18,865 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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V493 MCF is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V493 MCF, 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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V493 MCF is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V493 MCF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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