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V543 HVU

2000 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,191 mi
Last recorded213,191 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 HVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 213,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 203,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 203,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure lower ball joint loose in hub assembly (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 184,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 184,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 166,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 166,075 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 154,338 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 154,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 139,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 126,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 115,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,564 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outside edge. Keep a check.

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

Small cut in tread of O/S/R tyre.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,072 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,706 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 73,706 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,433 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 65,433 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V543 HVU is a 2000 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V543 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.

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V543 HVU is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V543 HVU safe to buy?

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