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DF51 AUY

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,337 mi
Last recorded206,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 AUY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 206,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel componant corroded (poss small pump, infront of tank)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2013 206,337 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel componant corroded (poss small pump, infront of tank)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2012 185,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outside wall,not deep enough to reach the ply cords

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 185,261 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine under tray has holding clips broken

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outside wall,not deep enough to reach the ply cords

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 163,627 miles

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

both sides front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

slight tear in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2011 163,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both sides front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

slight tear in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2010 140,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

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

nearside front top shock-absorber mounting worn

offside front bottom arm rear bush slightly unvulcranised

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 140,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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

nearside front top shock-absorber mounting worn

offside front bottom arm rear bush slightly unvulcranised

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 119,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 108,990 miles

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

hand brake travel high

rear pads low

Fail 20 Jun 2008 108,990 miles

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

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

hand brake travel high

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 88,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 88,080 miles

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

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

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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DF51 AUY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DF51 AUY, 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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DF51 AUY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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