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FG51 LYA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,302 mi
Last recorded87,302 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LYA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2016 87,302 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,253 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,114 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,209 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 47,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,775 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,100 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 LYA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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