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X97 VMA

2000 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 VMA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,708 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 121,695 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,463 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper shock absorber mounting bracket corroded

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,215 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 110,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,336 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,096 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,089 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,766 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,187 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,133 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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X97 VMA is a 2000 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X97 VMA, 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 X97 VMA registered?

X97 VMA is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X97 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 VMA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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