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FG51 PBU

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,218 mi
Last recorded163,218 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 PBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 163,218 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travels quite high

Pass 11 Oct 2011 159,906 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 159,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 156,798 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 156,798 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 153,309 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 149,372 miles

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

covered sills

engine management light on / air bag light on

Fail 22 Oct 2008 149,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

covered sills

engine management light on / air bag light on

Pass 18 Oct 2007 132,965 miles

slight play offside steering rack and pinion

Fail 17 Oct 2007 132,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play offside steering rack and pinion

Pass 7 Oct 2006 118,033 miles

slight front exhaust leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 113,330 miles

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

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 PBU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

FG51 PBU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is FG51 PBU safe to buy?

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