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DA51 OBK

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,307 mi
Last recorded155,307 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OBK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 155,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill inside door (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r outer sill has been welded and covered with silicone

rear exhaust box tied up with rope

service due light is on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 135,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 4 Apr 2017 135,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 121,023 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 121,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 113,255 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 113,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,453 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 104,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,541 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 94,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,492 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 85,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,125 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 58,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DA51 OBK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DA51 OBK, 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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DA51 OBK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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