CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR51 DWK

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,032 mi
Last recorded162,032 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DWK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 162,032 miles

Slight play detected at both front wheels

oil in header tank

Fail 4 Dec 2017 162,031 miles

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

oil in header tank

Pass 13 Dec 2016 156,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2016 156,588 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2015 153,730 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 149,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 144,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 144,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,697 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 135,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 127,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 121,389 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaurst nounts thin

Pass 16 Nov 2010 121,389 miles

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

front exhaurst nounts thin

Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 105,958 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 89,888 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 89,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 80,601 miles

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR51 DWK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AR51 DWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR51 DWK?

You can check the full history of AR51 DWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR51 DWK registered?

AR51 DWK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is AR51 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DWK shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 DWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR51 DWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.