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X822 VKS

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX822 VKS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 102,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads worn[edges]

hand brake travel

underside surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2009 102,918 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads worn[edges]

hand brake travel

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r hand brake performance low

Fail 21 Aug 2008 99,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r hand brake performance low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 91,727 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pads low

brake pipes corroded

exh shield insecure

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2006 86,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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)

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

both front tyres slight sidewall cracking

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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X822 VKS is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X822 VKS, 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 X822 VKS registered?

X822 VKS is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X822 VKS safe to buy?

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