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X893 HKE

2000 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 HKE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 160,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Drivers door inner handle broken but still opens door

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 151,877 miles

Both front antirool bar links have split boots

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

SRS lamp on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 151,877 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front antirool bar links have split boots

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

SRS lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 138,395 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 138,391 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise hand brake squeaks when operated

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,460 miles

advise hand brake noisey when operated

advise n/s front tyre worn edge

advise rear ex box condition

Fail 3 Dec 2009 126,335 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise hand brake noisey when operated

advise n/s aim not checked

advise n/s front tyre worn edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 112,410 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear belt.

Exhaust corroded,not blowing.

Nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rattle from inlet manifold.

Rear upper suspension arms beginning to corrode.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 112,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear belt.

Exhaust corroded,not blowing.

Nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rattle from inlet manifold.

Rear upper suspension arms beginning to corrode.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 100,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 23 Nov 2007 100,869 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,515 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 92,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 92,240 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyre tread depths on 2mm

front brake pads wprn to 2mm

front to rear metal brake bipes starting to corrode

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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X893 HKE is a 2000 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 X893 HKE, 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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X893 HKE is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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