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X78 SDX

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 SDX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,365 miles

Body work damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,909 miles

Rear of vehicle heavily damaged.

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Rear of vehicle heavily damaged.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,377 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 62,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,523 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,904 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,008 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 45,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,196 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

covers fitted to outer sills

engine undercover fitted

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 35,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,512 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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X78 SDX is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X78 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X78 SDX registered?

X78 SDX is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X78 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X78 SDX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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