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A5 VEJ

2000 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VEJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 138,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s mirror glass defective

Pass 2 Sep 2008 138,133 miles

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

n/s mirror glass defective

Pass 15 Apr 2008 129,524 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2008 129,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2007 113,029 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 113,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

light underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen and unevenly wearing

rear section of exhaust heatshield insecure

rear silencer casing corroded

srs light on

Pass 22 Nov 2005 88,039 miles

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

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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A5 VEJ is a 2000 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A5 VEJ, 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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What year was A5 VEJ registered?

A5 VEJ is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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