2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Rover 75 MOT pass rate and common faults

377 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 377 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension30.2%
  2. Lights & electrics18.3%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Seat belts & airbags8.5%
  5. Body & chassis6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Rover 75?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2000 Rover 75 cars passed their MOT first time, across 377 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Rover 75?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Rover 75 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).