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X831 EAB

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,264 mi
Last recorded154,264 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 EAB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 154,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,718 miles

s/h set of clocks fitted old mileage 69718

Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,718 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,263 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 59,552 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,980 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 55,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,006 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer =poor condition. Oil leak from engine. Handbrake requires adjustment. Suspect engine cylinder head problem.

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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X831 EAB is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X831 EAB, 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 X831 EAB registered?

X831 EAB is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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