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FL51 XLR

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,457 mi
Last recorded50,457 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XLR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,457 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,490 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe, front to rear brake pipes along floor at mountings (greased) & rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,072 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe, front to rear brake pipes along floor at mountings (greased) & rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,354 miles

Slight corrosion front brake pipes (previously greased) & rear exhaust silencer skin.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 37,354 miles

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

Slight corrosion front brake pipes (previously greased) & rear exhaust silencer skin.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,211 miles

Slight wear in nearside front suspension arm outer ball joint. Slight corrosion in nearside front brake pipe (greased) & rear exhaust.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,770 miles

Nearside front tyre On minimum, offside front tyre at 3mm. Slight corrosion rear exhaust.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,665 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,645 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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FL51 XLR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FL51 XLR, 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 FL51 XLR registered?

FL51 XLR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FL51 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XLR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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