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FG51 EWB

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,152 mi
Last recorded121,152 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,152 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Nov 2013 121,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 105,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,459 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewallls damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,459 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewallls damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,896 miles

slight play at offside front roadwheel

Fail 19 Jun 2008 88,896 miles

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

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

slight play at offside front roadwheel

Pass 7 Sep 2007 81,825 miles

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

N/S Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,755 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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FG51 EWB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG51 EWB, 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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What year was FG51 EWB registered?

FG51 EWB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 EWB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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