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X973 VFM

2000 Rover 75

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,628 mi
Last recorded21,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 VFM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,628 miles

General light corrosion on subframes, suspension components, brake components and prescribed areas front and rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 21,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General light corrosion on subframes, suspension components, brake components and prescribed areas front and rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 21,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 21,596 miles

Front Steering and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear discs rusty.

Fail 17 May 2019 21,596 miles

Front Steering and suspension components corroded.

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear discs rusty.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,282 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 12,282 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,898 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 4,898 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

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 VFM is a 2000 Rover 75 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X973 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

X973 VFM is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X973 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X973 VFM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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