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EY51 DWU

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 DWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2016 123,414 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 123,414 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 112,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,389 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,179 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 100,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 79,091 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 79,081 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,381 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EY51 DWU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY51 DWU, 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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EY51 DWU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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