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FG51 EWL

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224,238 mi
Last recorded224,238 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 224,238 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 224,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 191,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 165,919 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 165,631 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 140,847 miles

High Handbrake

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 122,388 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 122,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 103,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear end damaged repaired .

Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,167 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear end damaged repaired .

Pass 6 Jan 2007 99,676 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 91,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 91,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EWL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EWL, 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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FG51 EWL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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