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V538 ELR

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 ELR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 68,480 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,016 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 63,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,051 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 58,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V538 ELR is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V538 ELR, 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

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What year was V538 ELR registered?

V538 ELR is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V538 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 ELR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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