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BRZ 7162

2000 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,909 mi
Last recorded100,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 7162
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

offside rear upper sidelight not working

Fail 17 Jul 2015 100,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

offside rear upper sidelight not working

Pass 9 Aug 2014 97,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 97,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 93,251 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2012 88,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 88,882 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 84,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,212 miles

rear tyres very close to limit

slight play in osf suspension arm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,886 miles

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,886 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 57,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,950 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 51,950 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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BRZ 7162 is a 2000 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BRZ 7162, 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 BRZ 7162 registered?

BRZ 7162 is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is BRZ 7162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 7162 shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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