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X612 AVJ

2000 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 AVJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 127,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 123,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 119,244 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 119,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Handbrake lever excessive travel. Water leak. Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 118,881 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,226 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 110,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,927 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 94,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X612 AVJ is a 2000 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 X612 AVJ, 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 X612 AVJ registered?

X612 AVJ is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X612 AVJ safe to buy?

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