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X983 GPO

2000 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,776 mi
Last recorded135,776 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 GPO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 135,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

TRACTION lamp on

rear exhaust corroding

slight knock on front end?

slight play in steering rack & offside ball joint (rack end) slightly play

Fail 9 Nov 2011 135,774 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

TRACTION lamp on

rear exhaust corroding

slight knock on front end?

slight play in steering rack & offside ball joint (rack end) slightly play

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,583 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 79,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,033 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,161 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,039 miles

as test 331170617043

Fail 10 Jan 2007 73,029 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall noted.

front brake pads low.

hand brake travel

n/s bonnet latch not securing correctly.

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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X983 GPO is a 2000 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X983 GPO, 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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X983 GPO is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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