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FG51 EWD

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,985 mi
Last recorded155,985 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EWD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 155,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 155,750 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,408 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 150,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 146,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 141,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 136,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,631 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 125,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,370 miles

O/S/F tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,640 miles

airbag light on

Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,976 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 79,095 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes over tank cannot be visually inspected

full steering check cannot be carried out due to undertray

Fail 16 Dec 2006 79,095 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipes over tank cannot be visually inspected

full steering check cannot be carried out due to undertray

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 EWD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG51 EWD, 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 FG51 EWD registered?

FG51 EWD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 EWD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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