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FL51 XLT

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,364 mi
Last recorded185,364 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XLT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 185,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Sep 2018 183,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 178,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 175,731 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Sep 2014 175,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 169,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield adrift

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 23 Aug 2012 161,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 151,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 142,682 miles

Front No plate deterioating

Movement noted in osf steering rack end

Fail 17 Aug 2010 142,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Front No plate deterioating

Handbrake travel high

Movement noted in osf steering rack end

Pass 7 Sep 2009 130,222 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 2 Sep 2009 130,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 98,923 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,934 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 XLT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

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

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