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X973 UPA

2000 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 UPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015
Fail 13 Jan 2015 46,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,160 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,758 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 43,758 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,502 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 41,502 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

O/S/R tyre tread close to legal limit + heavily cracking at tread to sidewall joint, showing signs of structual failure. Recommend replacing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,436 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,660 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,010 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 39,009 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,373 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,950 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,650 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 32,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X973 UPA 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 X973 UPA, 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 X973 UPA registered?

X973 UPA is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X973 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X973 UPA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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