2000 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · X399 FAJ
2000 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 70,215 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2010.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X399 FAJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2009
- 70,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
X399 FAJ Mileage History
- 03/06/200548,064 mi
- 03/06/200548,089 mi+25 mi
- 13/06/200655,268 mi+7,179 mi
- 13/06/200763,053 mi+7,785 mi
- 22/06/200763,202 mi+149 mi
- 28/07/200869,104 mi+5,902 mi
- 30/06/200970,215 mi+1,111 mi
Average of roughly 5,437 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
X399 FAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 75 (X399 FAJ) between June 2005 and June 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)Serious
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder FailureSerious
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor FailureModerate
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
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