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X778 RCX

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 RCX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,930 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 60,327 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc rusted

Fail 8 Dec 2010 56,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc rusted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,358 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,358 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,358 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,442 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X778 RCX is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X778 RCX, 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 X778 RCX registered?

X778 RCX is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X778 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X778 RCX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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