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V59 EPY

2000 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 EPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 114,992 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 112,321 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 105,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on at test

nsf osf drop link dust cover split

Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on at test

nsf osf drop link dust cover split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,243 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2007 85,164 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,521 miles

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

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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V59 EPY is a 2000 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V59 EPY, 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 V59 EPY registered?

V59 EPY is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V59 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 EPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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