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FL51 XLX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XLX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,765 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight acc damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,893 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,113 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,899 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 48,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,145 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,098 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 40,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,210 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,543 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 13,167 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 XLX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

FL51 XLX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is FL51 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XLX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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