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X908 FET

2000 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,565 mi
Last recorded97,565 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 FET
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,565 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,555 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,117 miles

Both rear tyres are close to legal limit of 1.6mm OSR & NSR

Brake pipes are corroding

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Exhaust is corroding & has minor gas leaks

Exhaust is corroding & has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has little reserve travel left, needs repair

Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,102 miles

Brake pipes are corroding

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Exhaust is corroding & has minor gas leaks

NSR tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

OSR tyre wearing on the outer edge

Rear subframe area & suspension components are corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

indicator arm worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 65,247 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,223 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,203 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010 52,688 miles

Hazard switch dificult to operate

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 52,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Hazard switch dificult to operate

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 50,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,694 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,585 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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X908 FET is a 2000 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X908 FET, 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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X908 FET is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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