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AX51 EVG

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,646 mi
Last recorded155,646 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EVG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,646 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 155,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 154,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 149,517 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 149,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 139,116 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s top windscreen cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2013 139,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s top windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2012 131,115 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 131,115 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 120,432 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 109,510 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,510 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,258 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 97,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,120 miles

o/s/r light cluster cracked. not emitting white light.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,748 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,499 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2004 41,464 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
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AX51 EVG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX51 EVG, 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 AX51 EVG registered?

AX51 EVG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AX51 EVG safe to buy?

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