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X705 KUY

2000 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,493 mi
Last recorded120,493 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 KUY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 120,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers airbag cover split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2012 120,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers airbag cover split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 120,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers airbag cover split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,754 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 111,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,830 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 106,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,158 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 102,158 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 90,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 73,295 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 73,295 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes,under car and under offside front wheel arch

corrosion to rear exhaust box

fault on offside rear door,outer handle

flucuation to front brake readings

front brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection

nearside brake light slghtly dim

pieces of metal in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn to 2mm

rear tyres worn uneven

travel on handbrake lever

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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X705 KUY is a 2000 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X705 KUY, 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 X705 KUY registered?

X705 KUY is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X705 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X705 KUY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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