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X996 RBJ

2000 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 RBJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,178 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,489 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on rear suspension arms

parking brake just met limits

Fail 17 Jan 2018 86,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear suspension arms

parking brake just met limits

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear (1.1.A.3b)

fuel tank straps corroded

indicator stork not staying on turning right

rear exhaust section box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 82,524 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear (1.1.A.3b)

fuel tank straps corroded

indicator stork not staying on turning right

rear exhaust section box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,892 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 59,089 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

trims and trays covering testable items

various underbody components corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

trims and trays covering testable items

various underbody components corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 33,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,398 miles

nail in tyre offside rear

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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X996 RBJ is a 2000 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X996 RBJ, 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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X996 RBJ is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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