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X981 DBD

2000 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,382 mi
Last recorded109,382 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 DBD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,382 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 107,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outter edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outter edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,846 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,052 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 54,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,376 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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X981 DBD is a 2000 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel 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 X981 DBD, 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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X981 DBD is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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