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W126 PVV

2000 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 PVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 109,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 109,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended arm rear mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 104,407 miles

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 100,030 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 99,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WEAR FRONT TYRES

Fail 8 May 2014 93,941 miles

slight cracks on o/s/r tyre wall

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2014 93,941 miles

slight cracks on o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 8 May 2013 91,881 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb failure warning lamp illuminated but all lights working

centre exhaust corroded

offside tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 91,881 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb failure warning lamp illuminated but all lights working

centre exhaust corroded

offside tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 91,043 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 91,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,718 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 85,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 71,854 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 63,176 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 62,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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W126 PVV is a 2000 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W126 PVV, 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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What year was W126 PVV registered?

W126 PVV is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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