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X578 OCK

2000 Rover 75

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,763 mi
Last recorded150,763 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 OCK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 150,763 miles

Emissions not tested Due to temperature gauge going to hot (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted coil spring housing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 145,667 miles

Exhaust mounting rubber

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 145,664 miles

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 mounting rubber

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 139,690 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 136,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 136,848 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 130,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 119,395 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 113,699 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 113,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 105,380 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 105,380 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 96,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 96,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,260 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,260 miles

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

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

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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X578 OCK is a 2000 Rover 75 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X578 OCK, 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 X578 OCK registered?

X578 OCK is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X578 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X578 OCK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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