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X981 RDX

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 RDX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,863 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,345 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,142 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 78,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 78,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,562 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 72,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,514 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,799 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 RDX is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 X981 RDX, 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 X981 RDX registered?

X981 RDX is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X981 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 RDX 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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