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X668 FDW

2000 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,494 mi
Last recorded186,494 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 FDW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 186,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 177,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all discs have slight scoreing

suspension components have surface corrision on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 177,802 miles

all discs have slight scoreing

suspension components have surface corrision on

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 177,499 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 177,499 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 175,720 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 175,720 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 159,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 159,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 144,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 144,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 126,036 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 126,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 106,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 105,986 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X668 FDW is a 2000 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X668 FDW, 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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X668 FDW is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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