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FL51 XMA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,747 mi
Last recorded132,747 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 132,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 132,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,099 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 123,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 108,693 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 108,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,196 miles

noisey inlet manifold

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,089 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,495 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front lower ball joint grease gaitor split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

parking brake travel long

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,618 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,914 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,914 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear wheel is noisey in operation check asap

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,383 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,383 miles

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

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

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 XMA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL51 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

FL51 XMA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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