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X689 GBK

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,003 mi
Last recorded35,003 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 GBK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2012 35,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,115 miles

exhaust blowing from catalyst to centre section joint.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust blowing from catalyst to centre section joint.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & outer sidewall slightly damaged.

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,787 miles

Oil leak

Rearbrake pads may need closer look

Fail 28 Sep 2010 24,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rearbrake pads may need closer look

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,265 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting rusty.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,281 miles

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 22 Sep 2008 20,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,394 miles

belly pan reduces visability to engine bay area

long hand brake travel

Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,394 miles

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

belly pan reduces visability to engine bay area

long hand brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,032 miles

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

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

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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X689 GBK is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X689 GBK, 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 X689 GBK registered?

X689 GBK is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X689 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X689 GBK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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