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X898 XLJ

2000 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 XLJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,361 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,112 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s have surface rust.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,094 miles

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 54,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has worn off the outer edge to zero tread.

Nearside rear tyre outer edge is 2mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,295 miles

Nearside front tyre has worn off the outer edge to zero tread.

Nearside rear tyre outer edge is 2mm.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,649 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 39,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 33,700 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 33,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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X898 XLJ is a 2000 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X898 XLJ, 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 X898 XLJ registered?

X898 XLJ is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X898 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 XLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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