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CU51 MKB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,052 mi
Last recorded141,052 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MKB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,052 miles

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Front Outer tyre sidewalls perished slightly

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished slightly

Rear fuel tank brace corroded but tank remains secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under body corrosion present through out

Fail 17 Nov 2017 141,052 miles

Front Outer tyre sidewalls perished slightly

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished slightly

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

Rear fuel tank brace corroded but tank remains secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under body corrosion present through out

Fail 4 Jul 2017 141,047 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear many suspension components corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion present

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,741 miles

front coil springs turning in seats

heavy corrossion o/s rear outer sill

Fail 27 Apr 2016 136,732 miles

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s front (8.2.3)

front coil springs turning in seats

heavy corrossion o/s rear outer sill

Pass 29 Apr 2015 133,071 miles

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 129,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 126,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 117,454 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 107,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,929 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 48,701 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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CU51 MKB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU51 MKB, 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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CU51 MKB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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