MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f inner wheel arch insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
water leaking / poss w/pump
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X897 GLA is a 2000 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 X897 GLA, 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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X897 GLA is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 20 November 2000.
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