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X889 FDK

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 FDK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 74,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front N/S ABS wire has slight chaffing to protective cover

O/S Rear tyre perished

Slight play from inner rack ends

Slight weep from power steering pipe

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,924 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

both wipers split

headlight lenses will need attention soon as they are deteriorated/dirty

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2012 70,906 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

both wipers split

headlight lenses will need attention soon as they are deteriorated/dirty

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,538 miles

Both wiperblades are split

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front ABS sensor wire insecure

Nearside reartyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside headlamp omits a poor pattern.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both wiperblades are split

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front ABS sensor wire insecure

Nearside reartyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside headlamp omits a poor pattern.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,900 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 58,492 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,513 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 39,513 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,610 miles

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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X889 FDK is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X889 FDK, 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 X889 FDK registered?

X889 FDK is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X889 FDK safe to buy?

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