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X947 EGW

2000 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 EGW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,281 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 93,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,505 miles

ABS light on

Both dip beam patterns poor

Brake lines corroding

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

Drivers seat slightly loose

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

O/S/R brake pad sensor wire chaffed

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 9 Jun 2012 82,505 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ABS light on

Both dip beam patterns poor

Brake lines corroding

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

Drivers seat slightly loose

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

O/S/R brake pad sensor wire chaffed

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,169 miles

advise o/s top strut mount slightly sticking

Pass 22 May 2010 77,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 77,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front 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 71,906 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 71,906 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 68,495 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 68,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 62,652 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 62,652 miles

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.

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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X947 EGW is a 2000 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X947 EGW, 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 X947 EGW registered?

X947 EGW is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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