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CE51 XAY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,684 mi
Last recorded164,684 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XAY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 164,684 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 162,662 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 159,514 miles

Oil leak ()

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2015 156,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 154,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 149,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 148,143 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 148,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs and pads wearing

rear brake discs worn

underside corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 145,760 miles

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

dust covers split in n/s o/s front anti-roll bar links

heavy flaking rust on rear n/s o/s lower suspenshion arms

slight play in n/s o/s rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 19 Oct 2011 145,757 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

dust covers split in n/s o/s front anti-roll bar links

heavy flaking rust on rear n/s o/s lower suspenshion arms

slight play in n/s o/s rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2010 143,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 139,751 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 139,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 124,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

abs warning wires fouling on n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2008 124,348 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

abs warning wires fouling on n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 111,670 miles

advisorys on test NO 670852977230

Fail 29 Sep 2007 111,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 95,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise from n/s/f suspension when steering is rocked

Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,986 miles

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

noise from n/s/f suspension when steering is rocked

Pass 26 Sep 2005 84,070 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 83,976 miles

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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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CE51 XAY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE51 XAY, 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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CE51 XAY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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