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DX51 GWV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,838 mi
Last recorded106,838 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 GWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,838 miles

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

n/s wishbone bush splitting

rear suspension arms rusty

wipers splitting on ends

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,445 miles

slight h/brake travel

slight play in n/s front inner ball joint

Fail 1 Aug 2014 89,119 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight h/brake travel

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,543 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 66,540 miles

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

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

wishbone bush splitting slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,474 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 9 Jul 2012 51,471 miles

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

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 51,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,751 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,979 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 41,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,666 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,664 miles

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

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

front indicators starting to show white /rear tyres getting low/front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,404 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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DX51 GWV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DX51 GWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 GWV registered?

DX51 GWV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is DX51 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 GWV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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