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X715 GFP

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,645 mi
Last recorded91,645 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 GFP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 91,645 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake not working correct low effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm old split showing cords in inner wall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened BOTH REAR ARMS ARE VERY RUSTY AS HOLES MARKED WITH CRAYON UPPER REARS WELD OR REPLACE MUST BE FULLY WELDED BOTH UPPER REAR ARMS SPRINGS SIT ON THEM (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored worn soft grind strip inspect both fronts (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight damp both (2.7.3)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK BEEN DONE BEFORE REQ TOP UP

Pass 18 May 2016 93,472 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

dry on chasis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 28 May 2014 91,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 28 May 2014 91,426 miles

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,655 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 31 May 2013 89,649 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,416 miles

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

sills floor chassi rusty dry req wax oil to protect

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,652 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 69,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,687 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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X715 GFP is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X715 GFP, 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 X715 GFP registered?

X715 GFP is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X715 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X715 GFP shows 15 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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