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X865 OBE

2000 Rover 75

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 OBE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 149,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 140,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet cable sticky

n/s wiper split and slightly smeary

rear view mirror missing

very slight play n/s/r wheel

Fail 1 Feb 2013 140,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet cable sticky

n/s wiper split and slightly smeary

rear view mirror missing

very slight play n/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Jan 2012 133,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light stays on

brake pad light stays on

o/s rear door does not open from outside

Fail 30 Dec 2011 133,782 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light stays on

brake pad light stays on

o/s rear door does not open from outside

Pass 28 Jan 2011 127,628 miles

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 127,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 8 Jan 2010 120,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 109,619 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 98,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,394 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2007 84,392 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 80,768 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 80,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X865 OBE is a 2000 Rover 75 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X865 OBE, 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 X865 OBE registered?

X865 OBE is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X865 OBE safe to buy?

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