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FL51 WDT

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,197 mi
Last recorded227,197 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WDT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 227,197 miles

centre sealt straps removed

condensation in head lights

excessive bearing noise from engine

general wiring in poor condition

radiator insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2013 227,191 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre sealt straps removed

condensation in head lights

excessive bearing noise from engine

general wiring in poor condition

radiator insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2013 226,554 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Excessive bearing noise from engine.

Radiator insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 207,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advised brake pipes close to limits

exhaust heay shields loose resting on ehhaust

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2012 205,743 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 184,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch pedle anti slip missing

exhaust heat shields loose resting on exhaust

nearside front wiring loose & fouling front sub frame

nearside main beam reflector loose

nearside rear light damaged slightly loose

nearside front A.B.S lead fouling drive shaft

Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,474 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch pedle anti slip missing

exhaust heat shields loose resting on exhaust

nearside front wiring loose & fouling front sub frame

nearside main beam reflector loose

nearside rear light damaged slightly loose

nearside front A.B.S lead fouling drive shaft

Pass 28 Jul 2010 160,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 160,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 147,588 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2009 147,588 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 May 2008 131,767 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate characters distorted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight noise from rear brakes when wheel spun

Fail 1 May 2008 131,767 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate characters distorted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight noise from rear brakes when wheel spun

Pass 18 Apr 2007 128,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre cut side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2005 115,291 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 115,291 miles

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

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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FL51 WDT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL51 WDT, 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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FL51 WDT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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