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A6 FCO

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,426 mi
Last recorded124,426 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FCO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 124,426 miles

Engine mangement light on

Lower dust covers split on both front drop links

Fail 17 May 2011 124,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine mangement light on

Lower dust covers split on both front drop links

Pass 28 May 2010 121,518 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2010 121,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2009 114,933 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 108,362 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 108,362 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

belly pan insecure

Pass 29 May 2007 102,839 miles

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

slight wear all brake discs

Pass 24 May 2006 89,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 89,795 miles

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

front tyres near limit

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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A6 FCO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 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 A6 FCO, 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 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 FCO registered?

A6 FCO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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