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X59 SEJ

2000 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,302 mi
Last recorded26,302 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 SEJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 26,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 26,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 26,294 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,171 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,550 miles

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

Nearside n/s sill damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,800 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 24,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 23,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,104 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,328 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 19,328 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,791 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 15,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,830 miles

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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X59 SEJ is a 2000 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X59 SEJ, 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 X59 SEJ registered?

X59 SEJ is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X59 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 SEJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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